The world celebrates the international Day of Peace on September 21, 2013, but over the past 29 years, Universal Peace Day has commemorated the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with citizens worldwide. The goal is to transform this remembrance of horror into a re-dedication to Life and Peace. A Peal for Peace Bell Ringing Ceremonies have taken place around the world including Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, and throughout the U.S.
August 5th (August 6th in Japan), 2013 marks the sixty-eighth anniversary of the dropping of the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Let's remember this horrific event and declare never again by ringing bells around the world at the exact moment of the Hiroshima bombing.
UNIVERSAL PEACE DAY
History
August 5, 2013 marks the 29th anniversary of Universal Peace Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. The goal is to connect with people around the world to transform the remembrance of horror into a rededication of life.
In 1984, the first Universal Peace Day was organized by Art For The People at a wonderful event in the Rambles of Central Park, New York City, starting with a sunrise Crystal Meditation. Throughout the day, artists, singers, dancers and poets shared messages of peace. At 7:15 PM, the exact moment of the Hiroshima bombing, a candle lighting ceremony took place. This was followed by Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary) singing to end a magical day.
Over the years, artists, performers and speakers have participated in creating Universal Peace Day at different locations around New York City. Participants have included Pete Seeger, Richie Havens, Odetta, David Amram, John Hall, and Chief Jake Swamp of the Mohawk Nation, who planted a Tree for Peace. In 1986 the Mayor of Vancouver dedicated August 5th as Universal Peace Day. In 1987, there was a computer hook-up allowing people to share their visions of peace and the Mayor of Hiroshima made a dedication for peace by an amplified telephone at the exact moment of the bombing.
In 2005 Universal Peace Day commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. The original founder/members of Art For The People reunited as the Universal Peace initiative and joined with the New York Buddhist Church and The Riverside Church to create an event in NYC. It started at the New York Buddhist Church with performances, a ceremony led by Rev.TK Nakagaki and a candle light at the exact moment of the bombing. Rev. Nakagaki led a very moving Silent Peace Walk to The Riverside Church. At the church, there were performances, and an interfaith service as well as Hiroshima survivor, Tomiko West, Peter Yarrow and the legendary Pete Seeger. The event was broadcast live on WBAI Pacifica radio.
In 2006 and 2007 we continued our collaboration with the New York Buddhist Church and The Riverside Church to create day-long events. The ceremonies and music were held at Riverside Park (2006) and Central Park (2007). They were followed by a service and candle lighting ceremony at the New York Buddhist Church and a Silent Peace Walk to The Riverside Church. At the church, there was an interfaith service, speakers and performers from the US and Japan, including Shinji Harada, Koji Kobayashi (Hiroshima survivor), Peter Yarrow and a message from the Dalai Lama. In 2007, we received a grant from The Riverside Church and also began A Peal for Peace Bell Project in which church bells around the world ring at the exact moment of the Hiroshima bombing.
In 2008 there was a greater international recognition of Universal Peace Day in which members of the United Nations participated and church bells rang from the United States to Japan. Also the traditions of the candle lighting ceremony, Silent Peace Walk, interfaith services and concerts at New York Buddhist Church and The Riverside Church were continued. Highlights of the night included founder and president of the Tibet House, Robert Thurman, congressman Charles Rangel, jazz saxophonist, Lew Tabackin, Hiroshima survivor, Koji Kabayashi and Japanese singer/songwriter, Shinji Harada.
2009 was the 25th anniversary of Universal Peace Day. In New York City, it took place at the New York Buddhist Church and the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew with a 10 day film festival, an ARTpeace exhibition, a tree planting for the anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki as well as concert and A Peal Peace bell ringing ceremony.
Humanifesto
At this crucial moment in history with the possibility looming of using nuclear weapons again, we hold the following to be necessary for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and to ensure basic human rights and responsibility for all:
• Treat all with respect and decency, both socially and morally.
• Stop the killing, torturing and exploiting of all fellow humans.
• Embrace our diversities and respect different religious and cultural beliefs as long as they do not cause harm to others - by stopping discrimination of race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.
• Preserve Mother Earth and the right for all to have clean air, water and nutritious food. Protect the animals and forests.
• Create affordable housing, education, and Universal health care for all.
• This should be the priority, not the military.
• Improve international dialog for the betterment for the entire earth by promoting conflict resolution instead of war.
• Require government accountability and responsibility and stop pork barrel spending.
• Foster corporate responsibility to protect the environment and support human growth.
• Increase governmental and corporate funding for the arts and peace education.
• Develop energy alternatives and stop oil dependency.
• Preserve the world's treasures created by nature and humankind.
• Practice love, compassion, sharing and mindfulness.
Let there be Peace on Earth and Let it begin with Me.
NO MORE HIROSHIMA! NO MORE NAGASAKI!
NO MORE NUCLEAR WEAPONS!
August 5th (August 6th in Japan), 2013 marks the sixty-eighth anniversary of the dropping of the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Let's remember this horrific event and declare never again by ringing bells around the world at the exact moment of the Hiroshima bombing.
UNIVERSAL PEACE DAY
History
August 5, 2013 marks the 29th anniversary of Universal Peace Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. The goal is to connect with people around the world to transform the remembrance of horror into a rededication of life.
In 1984, the first Universal Peace Day was organized by Art For The People at a wonderful event in the Rambles of Central Park, New York City, starting with a sunrise Crystal Meditation. Throughout the day, artists, singers, dancers and poets shared messages of peace. At 7:15 PM, the exact moment of the Hiroshima bombing, a candle lighting ceremony took place. This was followed by Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary) singing to end a magical day.
Over the years, artists, performers and speakers have participated in creating Universal Peace Day at different locations around New York City. Participants have included Pete Seeger, Richie Havens, Odetta, David Amram, John Hall, and Chief Jake Swamp of the Mohawk Nation, who planted a Tree for Peace. In 1986 the Mayor of Vancouver dedicated August 5th as Universal Peace Day. In 1987, there was a computer hook-up allowing people to share their visions of peace and the Mayor of Hiroshima made a dedication for peace by an amplified telephone at the exact moment of the bombing.
In 2005 Universal Peace Day commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. The original founder/members of Art For The People reunited as the Universal Peace initiative and joined with the New York Buddhist Church and The Riverside Church to create an event in NYC. It started at the New York Buddhist Church with performances, a ceremony led by Rev.TK Nakagaki and a candle light at the exact moment of the bombing. Rev. Nakagaki led a very moving Silent Peace Walk to The Riverside Church. At the church, there were performances, and an interfaith service as well as Hiroshima survivor, Tomiko West, Peter Yarrow and the legendary Pete Seeger. The event was broadcast live on WBAI Pacifica radio.
In 2006 and 2007 we continued our collaboration with the New York Buddhist Church and The Riverside Church to create day-long events. The ceremonies and music were held at Riverside Park (2006) and Central Park (2007). They were followed by a service and candle lighting ceremony at the New York Buddhist Church and a Silent Peace Walk to The Riverside Church. At the church, there was an interfaith service, speakers and performers from the US and Japan, including Shinji Harada, Koji Kobayashi (Hiroshima survivor), Peter Yarrow and a message from the Dalai Lama. In 2007, we received a grant from The Riverside Church and also began A Peal for Peace Bell Project in which church bells around the world ring at the exact moment of the Hiroshima bombing.
In 2008 there was a greater international recognition of Universal Peace Day in which members of the United Nations participated and church bells rang from the United States to Japan. Also the traditions of the candle lighting ceremony, Silent Peace Walk, interfaith services and concerts at New York Buddhist Church and The Riverside Church were continued. Highlights of the night included founder and president of the Tibet House, Robert Thurman, congressman Charles Rangel, jazz saxophonist, Lew Tabackin, Hiroshima survivor, Koji Kabayashi and Japanese singer/songwriter, Shinji Harada.
2009 was the 25th anniversary of Universal Peace Day. In New York City, it took place at the New York Buddhist Church and the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew with a 10 day film festival, an ARTpeace exhibition, a tree planting for the anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki as well as concert and A Peal Peace bell ringing ceremony.
Humanifesto
At this crucial moment in history with the possibility looming of using nuclear weapons again, we hold the following to be necessary for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and to ensure basic human rights and responsibility for all:
• Treat all with respect and decency, both socially and morally.
• Stop the killing, torturing and exploiting of all fellow humans.
• Embrace our diversities and respect different religious and cultural beliefs as long as they do not cause harm to others - by stopping discrimination of race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.
• Preserve Mother Earth and the right for all to have clean air, water and nutritious food. Protect the animals and forests.
• Create affordable housing, education, and Universal health care for all.
• This should be the priority, not the military.
• Improve international dialog for the betterment for the entire earth by promoting conflict resolution instead of war.
• Require government accountability and responsibility and stop pork barrel spending.
• Foster corporate responsibility to protect the environment and support human growth.
• Increase governmental and corporate funding for the arts and peace education.
• Develop energy alternatives and stop oil dependency.
• Preserve the world's treasures created by nature and humankind.
• Practice love, compassion, sharing and mindfulness.
Let there be Peace on Earth and Let it begin with Me.
NO MORE HIROSHIMA! NO MORE NAGASAKI!
NO MORE NUCLEAR WEAPONS!
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