Born from a dream, created through friendship.

19/05/2026

The Peace Drum was born from a dream carried by Marga, Grandmother White Owl. She envisioned a world where people live with kindness, where compassion overcomes fear, and where humanity remembers its deep connection to all life.

From this dream grew the vision of a drum that could bring people together ,a living heartbeat of unity, peace, healing, and belonging. Over time, four elders came together and gave life to this vision. Like the four directions and the four seasons, their different strengths complemented one another and allowed the idea to take shape in the world.


On June 13, 2026, the Peace Drum will be inaugurated in Stekene, Belgium, at De Druïde, a deeply spiritual place in the forest.

Now, the Peace Drum is ready to travel the world, to be shared in many places, to bring people together everywhere, and to carry its heartbeat of peace across countries and cultures.

A dream coming true.
A circle opening.
A heartbeat of peace.


      

Guy Bijl

Grandmother White Owl
Grandmother White Owl
Paolo and Guy build the Drum
Paolo and Guy build the Drum
The drum may only be present at non-commercial gatherings, ceremonies, or meetings where the focus is on sharing, presence, and human connection rather than financial gain or commercial activity. 
This choice is essential to protect the spirit of the Peace Drum. By remaining free and outside of commercial use, it stays true to its original essence: a living symbol of openness, equality, and shared humanity. 
Anyone who welcomes the Peace Drum is invited to do so in the same spirit ,with respect, openness, and sincerity, beyond commerce, beyond ownership, and beyond personal gain.

     

The Peace Drum is more than an instrument. It is a gathering place, a circle of connection that invites people to slow down, to listen, and to remember our shared heartbeat.

Around the Peace Drum, people come together beyond belief, religion, background, or origin, as equals, as human beings, connected through presence and heart.


    

The Peace Drum without its symbols, hanging to dry.
The Peace Drum without its symbols, hanging to dry.
Els Suys
Els Suys
The Peace Drum is a free and non-commercial initiative. It was created as a gift, not as a product, not as a business, and not for profit. Its intention is purely to serve connection, peace, and unity among people.