26-12-2001

Change the world for the better: The power is in your hands

Dear Mr. Bono,

My name is Sunflower Chong and I come from Singapore. Your passion for the eradication of Third World Debt and other worthy causes is well known and I believe that the world needs you now more than ever.

We are answering your call when you mentioned that "the world needs to be tempered with compassion and understanding or we risk being blinded to the crises in other parts of the world."

Our proposal is; calling for World Harmony Day on 20 February 2002 at time 20:02pm. A time when people all around the world will come together in large groups to hold a 2-minutes Peace Silence. It will be a great challenge for all of us to make 200220022002 a reality.

This event could very well become a milestone in the history of peace making. All it needs is your belief that this CAN actually happen and your ability to spread the word.

In an interview with The Sun's (UK) Dominic Mohan, you shared the news that the band is already back in the studio working on new songs. U2 can take the leadership role in helping the world not only in reducing third world debts but also by giving hope to the world through their new album music by steering the world towards peace.

One of our aspirations is that U2 will choose back our idea inspired by time itself and support 'World Harmony Day" on 200220022002. Maybe you could even think about a song to help commemorate this day. After the 2 minutes Peace Silence (2 represents harmony), the whole world will hear U2 (U2 represent unity and harmony) carry the unforgettable new tune singing for peace.

Please lend your voice and the weight of U2's support to help restore unity and harmony to our world for our sake and more importantly, for the sake of all our children. Let's make February 20th a day that serves to remind us that peace can be achieved through positive action.

I do realize that you must truly be a very busy man therefore I thank you for your precious time.

Yours Truly,
Sunflower Chong