Commemoration held for the victims of Hiroshima atomic bomb attack
The 34th annual commemoration and peace service for victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Honolulu.
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Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi speaks at the Hiroshima Peace Bell during the 34th annual commemoration and peace service for victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Honolulu.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Kahu Mark Kekaileonui Haworth, of Halau Wa’a Episcopal Hono’uli’uli, blows a conch shell as Lisa Ontai, VP of marketing and mission advancement for YMCA of Honolulu, stands at left during the 34th annual commemoration and peace service for victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Honolulu.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Kahu Mark Kekaileonui Haworth, of Halau Wa’a Episcopal Hono’uli’uli, recites an opening prayer during the 34th annual commemoration and peace service for victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Honolulu.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Reverent Takamasa Yamamura sings “Ave Maria” at the Hiroshima Peace Bell during the 34th annual commemoration and peace service for victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Honolulu.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Bishop Daiya Amano, of the Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, performs a Shinto purification and blessing at the Hiroshima Peace Bell during the 34th annual commemoration and peace service for victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Honolulu.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Bishop Daiya Amano, of the Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, performs a Shinto purification and blessing at the Hiroshima Peace Bell during the 34th annual commemoration and peace service for victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Honolulu.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Bishop Daiya Amano, of the Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, performs a Shinto purification and blessing at the Hiroshima Peace Bell during the 34th annual commemoration and peace service for victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Honolulu.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi, right, rings the Hiroshima Peace Bell with the assistance of Reverend Jun Miyasaka of the Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii during the 34th annual commemoration and peace service for victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Honolulu.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
The Hiroshima Peace Bell is rung during the 34th annual commemoration and peace service for victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Honolulu.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Bishop Daiya Amano, left, bows after ringing the Hiroshima Peace Bell with the assistance of Reverend Jun Miyasaka of the Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii during the 34th annual commemoration and peace service for victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Honolulu.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Reverend Jun Miyasaka, of Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, plays a flute at the Hiroshima Peace Bell during the 34th annual commemoration and peace service for victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Honolulu.