62 years ago today at 8:15am the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima.
We came to Hiroshima today to see the peace memorial service. It was such an emotional service and during the silent prayer and peace bell it really hit me how devastating it would have been and what chaos would have been happening at this time.
There were so many people at the memorial service - it was amazing to be a part of it. Doves were released, an amazing choir sang and we were all asked to make a paper crane as a symbol of peace which were collected and were to be presented to countries where they still have nuclear weapons.
My paper crane.
The Peace Memorial Ceremony.
All the wreaths and the cenotaph which is in memory of all the victims.
Many people lined up to pray, lay flowers and light incense for the victims of the bombing.
6pm
At night there was a Lantern Ceremony. Thousands of people make paper lanterns and light a candle in them as a prayer for peace and for the victims of the bombing, many who threw themselves in the river as they were burned so badly from the bomb and the fires it caused. The lanterns are sent down the river. It was an amazing sight and I am so glad I got to see such a beautiful ceremony.
1 comment:
A very sad day but it was good to be able to see it all! The lanterns were amazing.
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