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On December 22, at 12:00, the origami crane workshop will be held for students in Hall G106 at Ilia State University.

As part of the photo exhibition "Atomic Bombings of Japan,” organized by Ilia State University, and the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, origami cranes made by students will be featured in the exhibition space.

Risa Uchida, a Japanese language instructor at Ilia State University, will conduct the workshop. She is in Georgia as a volunteer with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

About Origami Cranes

In Japan, cranes are revered as lucky birds. For centuries, the Japanese have folded origami cranes, believing that these paper creations can grant their wishes from the gods.

At the end of World War II, a Japanese girl, a victim of the Hiroshima bombing, fell ill due to radiation-induced diseases. Disturbed by the pain, she decided to craft 1000 paper cranes, believing that doing so would bring her healing from the gods. Unfortunately, the girl died, but her story gained widespread recognition, turning the origami crane into a symbol of peace. Today, people worldwide, not only in Japan but also in many other countries, fold paper cranes to pray for peace.

To join the workshop, please register by 18:00 on December 19. The first 100 registered students will be able to attend.

Follow the link to register

Working Language: Japanese (Consecutive translation into Georgian will be provided)

Date and Time: December 22, 12:00

Location:  Ilia State University, Building G, Hall 106, 1 Giorgi Tsereteli Street

2023