Never Again!
Commemorating the Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki 2023
Across the country, cities are holding commemorative events on August 6th and 9th. Many cities are having virtual events and many are organizing bell ringing with churches, synagogues, mosques and temples.
These events remind us that we are still living under the threat of nuclear war by accident or intent, at the very time we need all our energy and resources to address climate change. The nuclear threat is one that governments can address immediately and the effect would not only be increased security, but the freeing of hundreds of billions of dollars to address urgent human needs.
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Ottawa
Victoria Hiroshima Day Commemoration
When: August 6th
Where: Esquimalt Gorge Park
When: The program will begin at 7:30 pm and end with the launching of the lanterns in the Pavilion reflecting pools at 9 pm.
About: Honouring Peace is a free, family friendly event that will be held outdoors at the beautiful Japanese-style Gorge Park Pavilion, on the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in1945. Each year, peace is celebrated and its importance remembered through music, poetry, dance and drumming that moves and inspires us.
Lantern-making will begin at 7:00 pm on the outdoor porch of the Pavilion (all materials provided), and an educational display will be available indoors.
Among the performers and presenters are:
First Nation’s greetings, Elder Bear Sam
Tsugio Kurushima, Nikkei Society
Furusato Dancers
Uminari Taiko Drummers
Hanne Fair, flute
Raging Grannies
Gettin’ Higher Choir
Margaret Krawciw: “Children of the A-Bomb”
Please bring lawn chairs or a blanket if you can; for others, seating will be provided. A donation bottle will be passed for those who would like to contribute to the cost of the event.
