IPYG: See WYD (World Youth Day) through AYD (Asian Youth Day)

‘See WYD (World Youth Day)

through AYD (Asian Youth Day)’

 

-The official logo of WYD (world youth day) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2013-

 

      

Coming in August, Pope Francis will visit South Korea. The purpose of the visit is to participate in ‘6thAsian Youth Day (AYD)’. AYD is held in Dageon and Chungnam region from August 13th to the 17th. Though, this will be the first time that Pope takes part in AYD, not World Youth Day (WYD) which involves more than 2 million catholic young people. Regardless of religion, this 6th AYD is meaningful as it is organized for Asian young people who have had difficulties joining in WYD.

 

With starting AYD this year, there are some movements to hold 2019 WYD in South Korea. WYD was established by pope John Paul II in 1986. This event is held at the diocesan level annually and at the international level every two or three years, for almost a week. In order to attend this event, a number of young people will come from around the world. It is no exaggeration to say that this event occupies the most important part in Catholic Youth Movements.

 

Even though this event is basically for gathering and celebrating their faith, it is not just about a specific religion and it also has a transcendental attitude in general. Various cultural events are held as people all over the world are gathering. Through this, this is recognized as an international cultural event. Regardless of Religion, this event is very attractive because it makes us think as one. If WYD is held in Korea in 2019, I want to participate in WYD.

 

 

- IPYG International Peace Youth Group -