fukuoka Peace Event to Mark 80 Years As Atomic Bombing – Featuring Music, Testimony, and Reflection
Fukuoka, Japan – As the world approaches the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the end of World War II, a poignant peace event is scheduled to take place in Fukuoka City on[Date-[Date-[Date-[Date-not specified in source, needs to be added]. Organized by the Fcorp Consumers Cooperative Association, “Peace Action in Fukuoka” aims to connect the past with the future, fostering reflection and promoting a message of peace through music, personal testimony, and past exhibits.
The event, to be held at the Small Business Promotion Center 2F Hall (9-15 Yoshizukahonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City), will feature a diverse program designed to engage attendees of all ages.
Highlights of the event include:
* Picture Book Concert: The NPO Picture Book Band will present a reading of peace-themed picture books accompanied by live musical performance.
* Piano Concert by soichiro Shigematsu: Renowned pianist and composer Soichiro Shigematsu, known for his improvisational style and commitment to peace activism, will perform. Shigematsu has previously held concerts on the “atomic bomb piano,” further emphasizing his dedication to remembrance and reconciliation.
* Atomic Bomb Experience Testimony: Fusae Matsumoto,a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing at age 13,will share her harrowing experience and reflections on peace. Her testimony is featured in the 29th volume of Fcorp’s A-bomb experience testimonies collection, and will be read alongside selections from Fcorp Theme Club Dandelion Watage.
* Exhibition Booth: A comprehensive exhibition will showcase panels and materials related to the Atomic Bomb and its impact on humanity, the Great Fukuoka Air Raid, works by Susumu Nishiyama, UNICEF panels, collections of atomic bomb survivor testimonies, wartime documents, and broader peace initiatives.
A Sound of Peace
The event’s organizers emphasize the power of music to connect people and nature. Shigematsu’s performances,described as creating “organic tones,” embody this philosophy. His work, centered around the theme of “sounds for all living things,” transcends genre and generational boundaries, offering a universal message of hope and harmony.
Event Details:
* Date: [Date-[Date-[Date-[Date-needs to be added]
* Location: Small Business Promotion Center 2F Hall, 9-15 Yoshizukahonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture (Map: https://www.joho-fukuoka.or.jp)
* Admission: Free
* Contact: 092-622-6230
* Reservations: https://synthesis.kyushu.coop/EventEntry/75inIn_Zvg2vZ8OIul6cTSk9CHp0WvPb_eGYSP08qdQjw-gbRO0QKKN4L2IbOFYwg64M6H6dk8UNaBmJrQV6he
