From Hiroshima to Hope
On Sunday, August 6, 2006, 6:30 PM You are invited to join "From Hiroshima to Hope."
Hundreds of lanterns floating on Green Lake at dusk.
The event will take place on the northwest shore of Green Lake in Seattle, just south of the former Bathhouse Theatre. It is free, but donations will be appreciated.
This is annual event to remember those who perished in the Hiroshima-Nagasaki bombing sixty-one years ago. The family-oriented program will include Seattle Kokon Taiko members and other community performances and culminate with the Toro Nagashi ceremony conducted by a reverend of the Nichiren Buddhist Church and the floating of lanterns at dusk to honor the victims of war and other violence. Please come early to pick up a lantern and to help fold origami peace cranes. Co-sponsored by local community, church and peace organizations, including the United Nations Association of Seattle.
If you would like to volunteer for this event contact fhthvolunteers@gmail.com or call 206-623-5124, ext 114 or 206-322-1678 (Bert Metzger).
posted by Alyosha @ 9:50 AM
5 Comments:
This ceremony is one of the most powerful experiences I've had. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Peace
Ok, Dumb Ox, I know a Master's Mutt when I see one!
I'll be up in Anacortes for the Arts Festival, so will have to miss this event, but it does look wonderful.
It's Auntie! ;)
Auntie?
Oh geez. That's from a hundred years ago.
Okay, more like five to ten. But still...
I picked it up from Rachael, so blame her. ;)
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