Early start of the day.
Dejan and Vlatko are running the first km of today's route.
Reaching the city of Kumanovo
On the way to the city center, groups of runners were waiting for us at different locations.
They were passing the torch to the next group of runners
And the group was becoming bigger and bigger as we were approaching the city center.
The youngest runner had the privilege to run the last meters through the crowd.
The students from 16 different schools were waiting for the Peace Run team.
Peace is always beautiful. Peace begins with a smile. Peace is the only battle worth waging.
Ready with their artworks and torches.
A sweet performance by the youth choir.
Lots of wonderful artwork by the students. All of them understand the importance of peace.
May the flame for peace always radiate. Thank you Kumanovo!
Aleksandar Jovanović - head of the Education Department - is fully responsible for this incredible welcome. We are very thankful.
Our local coordinator Todorka is passing the torch to the Mayor of Kumanovo, Maksim Dimitrievski.
It was an honor and a privilege to run through the city of Kumanovo. Where the solidarity, tolerance and multiculturalism are deeply present.
The mayor run a few steps with the torch.
Let's see if you can guess.. is the peace represented in this skit?
Children vote no. They can easily recognize that there is no friendship and fair play.
Peace within and around. Peace for everyone. Give peace a chance.
Children from over 16 schools participated in the ceremony.
„Браќа Миладиновци“ - Куманово ООУ „Крсте Мисирков“ – Куманово ООУ „Вук Караџиќ“ – Куманово ООУ „Толи Зордумис“ – Куманово ООУ „Наим Фрашери“ – Куманово ООУ „Бајрам Шабани“ – Куманово ООУ „Битолски Конгрес“ – с. Лопате, Куманово ООУ „Кирил и Методиј“ – с.Романовце, Куманово ООУ „Карпош“ – с.Умин Дол, Куманово ООУ „Јероним Де Рада“ – с.Черкези, Куманово ООУ „Кочо Рацин“ – Куманово ООУ „Магдалена Антова“ – Куманово ООУ „Христијан Карпош“ – Куманово ООУ „Вера Которка“ – с.Клечовце, Куманово ООУ „Браќа Рибар“ – с. Табановце, Куманово УОМО „Панче Пешев“ - Куманово Thank You All!
After the ceremony we were pleased to have a coffee with Aleksandar and share some inspiring stories. Thank you for this brilliant organization and good luck on the marathon!
The children were curious to find out more about the Peace Run.
Arriving in Sveti Nikole.
It's game time! Preetidutta from New Zealand shows the haka dance. Let's see if they can guess..
Learning the actions of World Harmony Run song.
Moment of peace under the shining Macedonian sun.
We all know where peace can be found, Let's see how it feels.
Everyone was fully enjoying the run.
We sincerely appreciate the effort and commitment in education and development of the youngest. Thank you teachers!
Many many thanks to the elementary school Ss. Cyril and Methodius for their warm and enthusiastic welcoming.
The principal Aneta Ivanovska warmly welcomed us by offering us delicious tea.
Back on the road.
Enjoying the vastness or wondering how much is left to run?
Spontaneous encounter with some local children who eagerly accept us and hold the torch.
