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OMG! This is the most wonderful story I've heard about lately.
Running on Youtube for a while now, reaching 2 million hits, is the Free Hugs campaign :
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4[/video]
The story behind the campaign :
"Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man who's sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives.
In this age of social dis-connectivity and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal.
As this symbol of human hope spread across the city, police and officials ordered the Free Hugs campaign BANNED. What we then witness is the true spirit of humanity come together in what can only be described as awe inspiring.
In the Spirit of the free hugs campaign, PASS THIS TO A FRIEND and HUG A STRANGER! After all, If you can reach just one person…"
I've discovered this story through things.co.il and learned that Free Hugs is now in Israel started with this guy (first time here ):
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TroAeYtRKWQ[/video]
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptjqFfzF8Hk[/video]
Things.co.il writes :
"At first I was embarrassed. I just came for a peek, and suddenly I was offered a few hugs. I must admit that I turned red, but afterwards I also joined the hugging and also took some pictures before running into the air conditioned mall."
There are also a few 'Asian style' Free Hugs going around (though they are some discussions on how this would be accpeted in China) :
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyefj3UqeNE[/video]
Here's a bit more about the story :
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJC28OCYBwY[/video]
Really heart warming…
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Lin
| October 10th, 2006 at 6:16 am #
One candle can light millions candles without loss it’s light.
The Forest
| October 10th, 2006 at 6:38 am #
A free hug
This morning, I was deeply moved by the post I read in my friend fiLi’s blog.
Chinese Garden
| October 10th, 2006 at 6:43 am #
fo’xin buddha heart
moon child
| October 10th, 2006 at 10:13 am #
What a wonderful refreshing gesture!
Soon the academic year will begin and will strike us with the cold glances and alienation surrounding the halls… I think everybody there could really use the free-hug therapy..
Are you going to practice this shining method?
If you do, please count me in…!
Ronen
| October 13th, 2006 at 3:33 am #
I like this blog very much!
I have a dream, that one day, we will have a school where we all can learn how to love one and another…
Get A Chinese/Taiwanese Free Hug » fiLi’s world
| October 31st, 2006 at 9:49 pm #
[...] “How open will the Chinese be towards the Free Hugs campaign” was the question I wondered about when Free Hugs arrived in Israel. In Israel it’s somewhat of a small success, as I keep hearing about it from people I know in Tel-Aviv. Most opinions I read argued that this would be difficult to do in China, because of both people and government, but - somehow – I had a feeling that China might be the place where the Free Hugs campaign would really make it. Was I right? [...]
Loverboy
| January 25th, 2007 at 9:25 am #
I made a FREE HUGS T-shirt for myself and now I am selling it on eBay.com. The responce people give me when wearing this shirt is shocking, they want a hug!! It is simple but I think it is on the right track. Just go to eBay.com and search FREE HUGS, mine is the Blue colored one. I think blue is a softer feeling and it looks go on. Imagine Peace.
esti
| January 25th, 2007 at 6:43 pm #
it is very touching and helps me to see myself..
“There is no fear in love but perfect love casts out fear..”
Annie
| March 13th, 2007 at 2:32 am #
free hugs is wonderful. i know, huh.
Lorena
| March 28th, 2007 at 6:45 am #
this was so amazing to watch! i felt so awed after watching this, and can you blame me!? its such an incredible video-i can see why it won the youtube award for most inspirational video!! I ♥ this video!!!!! it makes me want to go out with my own sign and spread the love!!!! anyone else feel that way? i think im gonna get some friends to go to the mall with me! lets see if calgary’s got as much love as sydney! but ya, this is one of the best videos i’ve ever seen, it was awe-inspiring, seeing all this love in a world filled with so much hate! it showed that people really do care! its just amazing!
Lorena
| March 28th, 2007 at 6:50 am #
“Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” dont u think that it just fits!?
Elsa
| July 3rd, 2008 at 2:07 am #
where can i find the shirt you have on ebay?