Remembering Hiroshima 60 Years On

The clock stopped at 8:15 a.m., the moment the world's second atomic bomb,
Little Boy is detonated 1,900 feet above Hiroshima, Japan.

The 60th Anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima is fast approaching – 6th August 2005. Join a group visiting Japan from Sunday, 31st July to Monday, 8th August 2005.

Purpose: To mark the 60th Anniversary of the Bombing of Hiroshima and to make contacts with Peace Groups/Organisations in Japan. We will attend the anniversary service on the 6th August at the Peace Museum. We will also visit tourist spots in Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Hiroshima plus free relaxation time.

We will be bringing greetings from the Mayor of Moonee Valley Council and the Moderator of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania to the Mayor of Hiroshima. One thousand paper cranes made by the students of North Essendon Primary School will be presented to the Peace Museum in Hiroshima.

Total cost approximately $3,000. This includes airfare, twin share accommodation, 7 day Rail Pass and Narita Airport Limo transfer coupon. Some extra funds will be needed for insurance, taxes, medication, meals and personal spending etc.

Indications of interest are welcome! Please contact Rev. Swee-Ann Koh, Minister of Keilor Road Uniting Church in North Essendon (0417 559 036 or 9318 8110 sweeann@alphalink.com.au ) if you are interested in the tour and would like to be kept informed as we firm up details.

Keilor Road Uniting Church, 132 Keilor Road Essendon North 3041
OUR VISION:
Becoming a peace church… One member at a time.
Building a peaceful world… One family at a time.