Thank you for organizing this event with a beautiful theme that resonates deeply, especially given the current global situation. We gained valuable insights while working on our Action Plan and were eager to share it with everyone.
However, I have several concerns that I would like to address:
From the outset, there were no clear directions regarding our Action Plan. We received information only when prompted, and much of it came at the last minute. This lack of clarity affected our preparation for the presentation.
The schedule indicated that the Action Plan presentations would last two hours, but we were given less than 30 minutes to present. As a result, some participants did not have the opportunity to visit our booth, and we were unable to show our video, which was a key part of our presentation.
We were not provided with earphones beforehand, which would have helped us prepare for presentations given in Mandarin.
We also weren’t informed that lunch would not be provided. Some basic food options would have been appreciated for such a significant event.
The registration process was poorly managed. My staff's names were handwritten on the tags, despite us paying SGD300 for each attendee. Additionally, certificates were only printed upon request, which seems inadequate.
Is it standard for the organizing committee to participate in the Action Plan? If so, it seems biased that they would have a significant advantage in the voting process. An independent panel of judges would ensure a fair evaluation for all teams. Given that we couldn’t fully present our Action Plan, the voting process felt unfair.
While the topic of peace is profoundly important, we left feeling disheartened by the overall experience. On a positive note, we were grateful for the opportunity to connect with many wonderful people from China, Japan, Canada, the USA, and India.
Thank you for your response. However, I must highlight that there seems to be a bias in the process, as participants were not given the chance to present their videos, which were a key demonstration of our work in relation to the theme. Peace is not merely about practicing yoga; it is about serving society, which was the core of our focus. Unfortunately, we were unable to share the outcome of our hard work with the participants. Children learn about peace through acts of service, and true world peace can only be achieved through selfless service to others.
Moving forward, acts of kindness at the grassroots level, and making a tangible impact on society, are far more meaningful than hosting conventions in expensive venues that ultimately serve no real purpose.