Culture of Peace Initiative
Peace Practices - Peace Day September 21
The Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) is a UN-designated "Peace Messenger Initiative" with participants in all the world's regions. Its purpose is to unite the strengths of organizations and individuals who are working to make Peace a practical reality. The highlight of the Initiative is International Day of Peace (Peace Day), which is celebrated ...learn more
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Updated: Nov 27, 2009
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Peace Lantern Ceremony 2009
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Eighth Annual
San Francisco Bay Area
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
64th Anniversary of Hiroshima (Aug. 6) & Nagasaki (Aug. 9) Atomic Bombings
North end of Aquatic Park, Berkeley
2009 PROGRAM
noon-6 p.m.: volunteers needed for transportation (noon–3) and on site (3–6) to set up event
6:30 p.m.:
View the Panels (Adobe PDF format):
1. Peace Lanterns (929K) | 2. Nuclear Weapons (632K)
3. Proliferation (122K) | 4. U.S. Nuclear Sites (112K)
5. "Peaceful" Atom? (498K) | 6. California Sites (366K)
7. Hiroshima & Nagasaki (155K) | 8. World Peace Movement (1.2M)
Decorating shades for floating peace lanterns — great for all ages! Music and Brief Remarks
– Jack Dairiki, Hiroshima
(Hibakusha — Atomic Bombing Survivor)
– Linda Maio, Berkeley Vice Mayor and City Council Member
– 2009 Peace Message from Tadatoshi Akiba, Mayor of Hiroshima
– ♬ Mariah Parker and Matthew Montfort of Ancient Future (world music fusion)
8-9 p.m.: Floating of the Lanterns
9–11 p.m.: volunteers needed to dismantle event