59 years after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima (Aug. 6) and Nagasaki (Aug. 9)

Each August in Japan, people gather to float lanterns in remembrance of the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and all victims of war. Now this moving and beautiful tradition comes to the East Bay. Especially in these difficult times, the event provides a place to reaffirm our commitment to building a better future.

North end of Aquatic Park, Berkeley
West end of Addison Street, 2 blocks west of Sixth Street,
One block south of University Avenue

Program

6:30-7:45 p.m.: Lantern Making and Program

• Decorate paper shades for candle-lit lanterns to be floated on the water
• Fold paper cranes
• Join community singing
• Japanese music and other performances
• Buddhist Peace Fellowship meditation vigil
• Messages from the Mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
• Buddhist priests, Brian Kensho Nagata and Rev. Haruyoshi Kusada
  (a Hiroshima survivor), will chant prior to the launching of the lanterns

8-9 p.m.: Floating of the Lanterns

All ages are welcome! Children are encouraged to attend!

Volunteers are needed now and the day of the event.
Email: lanterns2004@progressivePortal.org
Phone: 510-595-4626

Sponsors and endorsers include:
Women for Peace - ProgressivePortal.org - Friends of Hibakusha - Buddhist Peace Fellowship - Singing for Peace - Art Between Us - Berkeley Buddhist Temple - Berkeley Shambhala Center - Nuclear Free Berkeley - Berkeley City Council - City of Berkeley Peace and Justice Commission - Association of World Citizens - WTC Healing Project - United Nations Association of the East Bay - Jewish Voice for Peace - Ohlone Community Garden - Sept 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows - Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists Social Justice Committee- Society for the Promotion of Buddhism (BDK Amer) - East Bay Depot for Creative Re-Use - Global Security Institute

For more information visit www.ProgressivePortal.org/lanterns