Aurich crane group folds 1000 peace pigeons for Hiroshima

Aurich crane group folds 1000 peace pigeons for Hiroshima

Aurich, Deutschland - The Aurich "Kranich Group" folded 1000 origami cranes with great dedication, which are now going to Hiroshima. This impressive action is not only a sign of memory, but also a clear appeal against the atomic upgrade. One goal that is unfortunately more topical in view of the global political situation than ever, such as Nwzonline reported.

The story of Sadako Sasaki

A central reference point of this peace message is the moving story of Sadako Sasaki, which survived the atomic bombing in 1945, but later fell ill. Sadako began to fold cranes at the age of 11, hoping to support her recovery. She folded more than 1,000 cranes before she died in October 1955 at the age of only 12 years. This story is not only processed in Japan, but also internationally and is an integral part of peace formation in schools, such as DW

A particularly touching detail is that Sadako's classmates put the missing cranes at their grave. Her story is passed on from generation to generation in Japan, and the monument to Sadako in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a symbol of this tireless struggle for peace and against forgetting.

an appeal that works over generations

The Aurich crane group emphasizes that their action is not only a commemoration of Sadako and the victims of Hiroshima, but also a reminder to avoid wars. The 1000 cranes are sent to the peace cooperative in Bonn and transported from there to Hiroshima. Cranes who arrive later are intended for an action to support the UN atomic weapon ban, which Germany has not yet signed.

In addition, the nephew of Sadako, Sumiyuki Sasaki, is also active. He is currently leading a campaign to include Sadakos folded origami cranes in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. These cranes that were created during their leukeman treatment should serve as a warning to coming generations.

global movement for peace

Sadako Sasaki's honor has developed into a global movement in which people, especially children, cranes, wrinkles and send them to Hiroshima. Every year, thousands take part in the memorial event in the Children's Fried Monument in the Hiroshima Friedenspark. Here the message about peace and the prevention of a nuclear war is kept alive.

With the action of the Aurich crane group, not only a connection to Sadako's legacy consisting of hope and peace is created, but also a sustainable sign against violence and war.