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80 years since Hiroshima - day of commemoration

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Tue, 05 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 pm

State Library Victoria

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Tue, 05 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 pm (AEST)

State Library Victoria

328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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80 years since Hiroshima - day of commemoration
August 6 2025 marks 80 years since the most destructive bomb in history was dropped on Hiroshima. 80 years and the effects are still fest by survivors and their families to this day.

As part of a global week of action to commemorate the terrible atomic bombings in Japan and to collectively remember that something like this should never happen again. Join us in Naarm (Melbourne) for a day of commemoration.

8-9 am: In the morning of Wednesday August 6 there will be a silent vigil from 8-9am (8.15 am was the time of the actual bombing on the day) at St Paul's Catherdral for a time of commemoration.
For the vigil rsvp here: https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/80_years_since_hiroshima_commemoration-_morning_vigil or just join on the day

12-1 pm: The Peace Choir will be singing in front of the State Library Victoria. For this event rsvp here: https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/80_years_since_hiroshima_commemoration-_midday_choirs or just join on the day

1-1.15 pm: procession to Trades hall

1.15-1.30pm: Group photo in front of the huge ICAN banner at Trades Hall

1.30-2 pm: Tea and snacks at Trades Hall with a speaker from the Japanese community.


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80 years since Hiroshima - day of commemoration, 5 August | Event in Melbourne | AllEvents
80 years since Hiroshima - day of commemoration
Tue, 05 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 pm