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On December 16, a photo exhibition organized by Ilia State University and the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims will open in Ilia State University Building G Hall.

"The Atomic Bombings of Japan"

The exhibition will feature photographs depicting the aftermath of the bombings of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. Written and video recordings of survivors will also be presented.

The photo exhibition will conclude on January 30, 2024, with awards for students who have excelled in the “World Without Nuclear Weapons” essay competition.

In addition to organizing origami crane workshop for students, their creations will be showcased in the exhibition space.

About the Exhibition

At the end of World War II, on August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States of America dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, instantly destroying both cities and killing more than 200,000 people, with many thousands suffering for the rest of their lives due to resulting injuries.

In memory of the victims of the atomic bomb and to convey the profound impact of the bombings, the Government of Japan established the National Peace Memorial Halls for the Atomic Bomb Victims in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which serve as commemorative monuments of eternal peace.

Since 2005, at the initiative of the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, photo exhibitions have been organized around the world to raise awareness about the devastating effects of atomic bombing and call for a peaceful world without nuclear weapons. These exhibitions have already been held in 24 cities across 13 countries. The upcoming exhibition in Georgia is the first of its kind in the country.

Date and Time: December 16, 2023 - January 30, 2024, 10:00 - 20:00

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

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