GLOBAL VIGIL FOR PEACE

Around the world on the night of 16 March, over 6,000 candlelight vigils in more than 129 countries were held. Beginning in New Zealand, a rolling wave of candlelight quickly spread across the globe.

Thousands of small groups around the world were inspired to come together and make a stand for peace - to come together in this moment of darkness and rekindle the light of reason. Despite the gathering of darkness and the impending war, the vigils worldwide showed that people everywhere are resolved to wage peace and not war.

Locally, two vigils were held, at Stanwell Park and Austinmer beaches, where many locals gathered in solemnity, candles flickering in the darkness, united in this quest for peace.

Linda Bunclark