Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atomic Bombings 80th Anniversary Civic Commemorative Event
6th August 2025
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Manchester Museum is delighted to be hosting Manchester’s annual commemoration of the Hiroshima and Nagaski atomic weapon attacks and civilian victims of war and terrorism.
Members of each of Manchester’s faith communities are invited to Manchester City Council’s annual peace commemoration service for the 80th anniversary of the atomic attacks of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and to remember all civilians killed in war or terrorism since 1945.
Manchester City Council is a Vice President of Mayors for Peace and the event shows its solidarity with Hiroshima, Nagasaki and all towns and cities badly affected by war and terrorism.
The event include readings, poetry, reflection and the laying of a white flowered wreath. Following the ceremony, there will be an opportunity to fold a peace crane and see the Peace Exhibit in Living Worlds gallery. You can find out more about the heartbreaking story of Sadako Sasaki, which is a permanent feature of the gallery.
