Kazumi Matsui, the mayor of Hiroshima, warns about the dangers of increasing global militarism during the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing. Thousands gathered at the Peace Memorial Park, where approximately 78,000 were killed instantly on August 6, 1945. The event included calls for disarmament from representatives of 120 countries. Schoolchildren participated in the ceremony, emphasizing peace and remembrance. A representative from the United Nations urged global peace, while survivors were honored with flowers and water during a moment of silence.
Hiroshima was chosen as a target partly because its surrounding mountains were believed by US planners to amplify the bomb's force.
Mayor Kazumi Matsui warns of the dangers of rising global militarism and emphasizes the need for disarmament during the 80th anniversary remembrance.
Thousands gathered in Hiroshima to commemorate the anniversary, calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons as part of the annual peace memorial.
The annual ceremony includes children offering flowers and water to symbolize support for the atomic bombing survivors and concludes with a moment of silence.
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