2013 / Four-day remembrance for a Hiroshima girl to be held in Little Tokyo, August 3-6

This four-day remembrance, will pay tribute to Sadako, who was two years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945, near her home in Hiroshima, Japan.

Sadako is remembered through the story of a thousand origami cranes. She and the origami paper crane have become international symbols for peace for children around the world.

Remembering Sadako is a multi-generational, multi-ethnic event that will promote peace through arts and culture.

Program Overview

Three day program at the JACCC Plaza for children, families and the community remembering the story of Sadako and a Call for Peace. Fourth day concert by Jackson Browne.

Schedule

Saturday, August 3
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Construction of Community Sand Mandala in JACCC Gallery

Origami Crane Folding Classes

Storytelling by the Grateful Crane Ensemble in the Plaza

Sunday, August 4
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Construction of Community Sand Mandala in JACCC Gallery

Origami Crane Folding Classes

Storytelling by the Grateful Crane Ensemble in the Plaza

Monday, August 5
11:00 am – 5:00 pm on the JACCC Plaza

Completion and display of Mandala and Cranes

3:30 – 4:45 pm Ceremony for Peace