Jun 6, 2012 - 1 min read

Peace Candles & Floating Lanterns

To pay respects and hope for a more peaceful future

Community writer

Floating Lanterns

Floating Lanterns in Front of the Abomb Dome

Childrens Candle

handmade lantern for peace

lantern collection boat

In the evening every year on August 6th, the Peace park flickers and glows with lights from thousands of tiny candles decorated by children surrounding the A-bomb dome as well as floating along the river that passes through the peace park. Less formal than the daytime memorial, there are no long speeches, but this experience is a favorite of many as the light from the dome shines down on the water lit by the many colorful lanterns floating slowly downstream.

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