Buddhist monks on a 2,300 mile walk for peace are coming to Charlotte. Here’s how to see them

A small group of Buddhist monks will stop in Charlotte as part of a massive peace walk spanning 2,300 miles from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C.

Why it matters: The pilgrimage, called the “Walk for Peace,” has drawn national attention for its message of peace and mindfulness, with crowds gathering across the South to witness the venerable monks.

  • Charlotte is one of the next major stops, though exact details are still being finalized. Here’s what you need to know ahead of their arrival.

Driving the news: The monks will spend Tuesday walking along U.S. Highway 21 in South Carolina from Great Falls towards Rock Hill, where they’ll stop overnight, per a Facebook update.

  • They’re expected to arrive in Charlotte on Thursday, Jan. 15 — day 82 of the walk.

If you go: The exact location and time of the Charlotte stop have not yet been announced……

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