Hiroshima Day 70th Commemoration Ceremony
Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo
Hiroshima Day
70th Commemoration Ceremony
Grafton Peace Pagoda
Friday August 7th, 2015
Forever Renounce War
Create a Nuclear Free World
"There are some who argue that mutual distrust between nations and the existence of terrorists are barriers preventing nuclear disarmament, but I cannot concur," Matsui said. "Now is the time for policymakers to exercise leadership to begin work in creating an international environment that would make possible the elimination of nuclear weapons."
--Nagasaki Mayor, Tomihisa Taue
“History has proven that a war inevitably causes another war, and I would sincerely like to ask (the nation’s leaders) not to threaten the future of young people and children. Please assure us of peace.”
--Miyako Jodai, a 75-year-old Hibakusha (Atomic bomb survivor)
Schedule:
6:45pm walk from Grafton Town Square to Peace Pagoda (4.3 miles)
8:30 Program of Peace
- Ceremonial Lighting of Lanterns
- Interfaith Prayers for Peace
- Burlington Taiko Drummers
- Speakers/Readings
- Dance
Rain or shine. Please wear weather-appropriate clothes and bring a flashlight and insect repellant. You may also want a blanket.
For more information please call the Grafton Peace Pagoda between 8am and 6pm.
The Peace Pagoda cannot respond to emails. Please call or write.
GRAFTON PEACE PAGODA
87 CRANDALL ROAD
PETERSBURGH, NY 12138
(518) 658-9301
"There are some who argue that mutual distrust between nations and the existence of terrorists are barriers preventing nuclear disarmament, but I cannot concur," Matsui said. "Now is the time for policymakers to exercise leadership to begin work in creating an international environment that would make possible the elimination of nuclear weapons."