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DESCRIPTION:This evening of remembrance, reflection, and hope marks the 80th 
 anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the U.S. on 
 August 6 and 9, 1945. Gather to honor the lives lost and those affected by 
 the violence of nuclear warfare. This is the 21st anniversary of the Peace 
 Lantern Ceremony organized and sponsored by the Monterey County branch of 
 Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Beverly Bean, Monterey 
 Branch President, will emcee.\n\nThe evening begins with a powerful 
 performance of Taiko drumming by Shinsho-Mugen Daiko.\nAttendees will have 
 the opportunity to craft a lantern with an expression of peace or 
 remembrance.\n\nAs the sun begins to set, we will hear from keynote 
 speaker, Sharat G. Lin, PhD, a distinguished medical physicist whose 
 expertise spans global political economy, public health, and peace 
 activism.\n\nThe evening will unfold with music, poetry, and stories. As 
 darkness descends, the peace lanterns will be launched by kayaks to glide 
 over the cove waters, guided by the serene melodies of Tai-Chi Master Jim 
 Scott-Behrends on the Japanese bamboo shakuhachi flute.\n\nJoin us as we 
 come together to honor the past and envision a future in which war and the 
 threats of nuclear annihilation are replaced with nonviolent conflict 
 resolution and international cooperation.\n\n###\n\nThis year’s 
 Hiroshima-Nagasaki Commemoration at Lovers Point Cove in Pacific Grove 
 marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima (August 6) 
 and Nagasaki (August 9). \n\nThe Monterey County Branch of Women's 
 International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) honors those who 
 perished in the atomic bombings and those who survived and are still with 
 us. This respectful, inclusive, and free event is open to the 
 public.\n\nThe ceremony acknowledges the violence and long-term 
 consequences of the atomic bombing.  It affirms our commitment to a world 
 free of nuclear weapons so that such a tragedy is never repeated. The event 
 begins with traditional taiko drumming, followed by music, poetry, and 
 stories, culminating in a lantern floating ceremony over the cove waters at 
 dusk.\n\nSundown will signal the launching of the peace lanterns. Tai-Chi 
 Master Jim Scott-Behrends will play meditative music on the Japanese 
 shakuhachi (bamboo) flute while the Peace Lanterns float serenely on the 
 cove waters, pulled by kayaks.\n\nOrganized by Women's International League 
 for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Monterey County Branch.\n\nCo-sponsored by 
 the City of Pacific Grove, the Peace Coalition of Monterey County, Monterey 
 Peninsula Friends Meeting (Quakers), Veterans for Peace, Monterey Chapter 
 46, and the Monterey Peace and Justice Center.\n\nWith appreciation to 
 Pacific Grove Adventures, Lovers Point, CA, for their kayaks.\nInfo 
 contact: Catherine Crockett, montereypeaceandjustice@gmail.com or (831) 
 899-7322\n\nPress interviews and to volunteer with the program or kayaks: 
 Beverly Bean, beverlygb@gmail.com or (831) 484-2451\n\nPhoto credit:  
 Margret Maria Cordts, who generously donated her photo work for this 
 event.\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/05/09/18876299.php
SUMMARY:Pacific Grove: Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance & Peace Lantern Ceremony
LOCATION:Lovers Point Cove, Pacific Grove
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/05/09/18876299.php
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