On August 10, 1996, at the Little Angels Auditorium a blessing of 318 couples from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan was officiated by Rev. and Mrs. C.H. Kwak represening Rev. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon. This is the first blessing that will be included in the blessing of 3.6 million couples in 1997. There will be blessings in184 nations throughout the world continueously up until November 1996 when the 3.6 million couple blessing takes place in Washington D.C. These blessings prepare the participants to receive prayers given by Rev. and Mrs. Moon on November 29, 1996, which will complete their blessing.