Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony(Hiroshima, Japan)
An annual ceremony in Hiroshima honoring victims of the atomic bombing and advocating for global peace.
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony is held every August 6 at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to remember the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing and promote nuclear disarmament. Survivors, families, international delegates, and peace activists gather at the Memorial Cenotaph for A‐bomb Victims. The Mayor’s Peace Declaration is read, calling for a world free of nuclear weapons. Attendees observe a moment of silence at 8:15 a.m., the exact time of the explosion. Peace bells are rung and white doves are released as symbols of hope. Lantern-floating ceremonies on the Motoyasu River offer a serene tribute. Educational exhibitions and forums accompany the event, reinforcing the commitment to peace and reconciliation.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony
Hiroshima