Origami for Peace
Silence Circle
The whole day we celebrate together that we can live in peace with each other.
Especially for this purpose, Pax Christi, an international peace movement that values active non-violence, dialogue and justice, will be present to form a circle of silence together with the visitors. It is a moment where, with white pennants, we draw attention to the horror of the atomic bomb. Bystanders are invited to participate.
Programme
12:00 - 15:00: Continuous origami workshop
11:00 - 12:00: Storytelling walk "De Witte Kraanvogel" - Only in Dutch
(Book your free ticket here)
12:00 - 12:15: Taiko performance
12h15 - 12h45: Taiko initiation
12h45 - 13h00: Circle of silence
13h00 - 14h00: Story Walk "De Witte Kraanvogel" - Only in Dutch
(Book your free ticket here)
14:15 - 14:30: Taiko performance
14:30 - 15:00: Taiko initiation
15:00 - 15:15: Circle of silence
Symbolism Origami Cranes
An old Japanese legend teaches us that after folding a thousand origami cranes, we can make a wish to the gods. When the Japanese Sadako Sasaki had to go to hospital after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima because of radiation sickness, she folded more than a thousand cranes in order to make her wish for healing and peace come true for all child victims. Since then, cranes, origami and the peace wish have become closely linked in Japan.
While walking through the garden, there is also the opportunity to enjoy Japanese delicacies at the stalls present.