Dr. Ricki Garrett, Interim President of Sister Cities International, right, is presented with the "Key to the Heart" by Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, president of the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL), after ringing the Bell of World Peace and Love during the World Conference of Mayors in New Orleans on August 4, 2023. The key symbolizes that conscience is the key to a successful life.
Tai Ji Men members present the Purple Phoenix dance during the World Conference of Mayors in New Orleans on August 4, 2023. Through the dance, Tai Ji Men conveys warmth, love, peace, and wishes everyone to be blessed with health and happiness.
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Tai Ji Men members present the Sword Dance during the World Conference of Mayors in New Orleans on August 4, 2023. Through the dance, Tai Ji Men spreads righteous energy to inspire people to follow the guidance of their conscience and do the right thing.
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Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, president of the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL), second row, center right, presented mayors and other influential leaders with a gift of conscience for promoting love and peace during the World Conference of Mayors in New Orleans on August 4, 2023.
Leonard Lucas, Chief Apostle of the Light City Church and a former Louisiana State Representative, right, is presented with the "Key to the Heart" by Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, president of the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL), after ringing the Bell of World Peace and Love during the World Conference of Mayors in New Orleans on August 4, 2023. The key symbolizes that conscience is the key to a successful life.