August 6th, Anniversary of Atomic Bomb Day in Hiroshima

“The Abolition of Nuclear is the Intention of Various Parties” said the Mayor

Oita Godo Newspaper (page 1, evening edition on August 6th, 2008)

         August 6^th of this year was the 63^rd anniversary of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, called “Atomic Bomb Day.” The ceremony of making a gesture in memory of people died due to the bomb and the ceremony of wishing for the world peace were taken place at the peace public park starting at 8 o’clock in the morning.

         The mayor of Hiroshima prefecture gave a speech that “the tragedy of experiencing the atomic bomb and the painful suffering has influenced various parties’ wish to get rid of any nuclear weapon. The importance is that we have to grasp tightly the intention of protecting the future of our children as well as taking the real action.”

         Not only the domestic atomic bombed victims and families, but also representatives from 55 countries took part in the ceremony.

         Concerning participants who are possessing nuclear weapons, China would firstly participate after 2-day waiting for the opening ceremony of Olympic Games 2008. Moreover, Russia continuously attends the ceremony for 9 years.

Comment:  I am really sorry for the atomic bomb as everyone. It is a good news that to get rid of every nuclear weapon is the intention of many parties in the world. Wish for the eternal world peace!

PUNTHUCHAT Siripun

Thailand

APS3, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University