In Remembrance of the Second Atomic Bombing Which Occurred on Nagasaki, August 9th, 1945

Atomic Bomb Memorial Day for Nagasaki takes place on August 9th of ever year. It is basically a time or Japanese people to contemplate the horrors of war and benefits of peace. There is a memorial ceremony taking place in Nagasaki Peace Park beginning at 10:35 am depending on weather etc. It is a lot more low key than the one in Hiroshima. It certainly is not a touristy event meant to grab attention. However, the mayor, city dignitaries, survivors, and members of the U.N. come together to promote world peace and proclaim their desire for a nuclear free future.

Atomic Bomb Memorial Day for Nagasaki Usual Schedule

• 10:35 am A-bomb survivor chorus
• 10:40 am Opening ceremony
• 10:42 am Opening expressions
• 10:46 am Water donation
• 10:48 am Offering flowers
• 11:02 am Moment of Silence
• 11:03 am Nagasaki Peace Declaration
• 11:13 am Oath to peace
• 11:18 am Children’s chorus
• 11:23 am Guest greetings
• 11:38 am Chorus
• 11:43 am Closed ceremony

References

In English

https://www.discover-nagasaki.com/spots/detail/108/

https://nagasakipeace.jp/english/abm.html

In Japanese

https://www.at-nagasaki.jp/event/50862/

https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/長崎市への原子爆弾投下

Photo thanks to Wikipedia.

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