All are welcome to attend Manchester’s civic commemoration of Hiroshima Day.
11.30am Official welcome and introductions
11.35am Why are we here today? Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki 80 years on
11.40am Readings – the importance of the gingko tree to the people of Hiroshima and Manchester
12.00pm Observance of a Minute’s Silence for all innocent civilian victims of conflict
12.01pm Mayors for Peace Joint Appeal led by the Mayors of Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Manchester
12.05pm Readings – Hiroshima by Agyega August 6th by Sankichi Tōge Let Us Be Midwives by Sadako Kurihara Let There Be Peace by Lemn Sissay
12.20pm The UN Peace Affirmation
12.30pm Conclusion – please feel free to look at the Hiroshima Peace exhibition in the Living Worlds Gallery and other parts of Manchester Museum – European Museum of the Year 2025
There is lift access to the top floor for those that need to use them. Please ask at the main reception for directions to the lifts and the Foyle Education Suite Classroom.
For any queries please contact 07840 303539 or email gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL