Aug 5, 2012 - 1 min read

Lights and Paper Cranes

LED lights and paper cranes at the Atomic Bomb Dome

By Ciara Long

Community writer

On the 1st of August 2012 at 8.00p.m. the river beside the Atomic Bomb Dome lit up with thousands of bright blue LED lights in preparation for the Peace Memorial Ceremony on the 6th. The walls alongside the river were dotted with similar LED lit paper cranes. The cranes and lights coupled with music played over speakers created a magical and ethereal scene reminiscent of stars in the sky. The organizers of the ceremony hope to make this an annual event.

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Laura Weaver 10 years ago

Lovely cover photo, the lights look lovely

Michelle Montaño 10 years ago

These pictures are lovely. I look forward to seeing the LED paper cranes this year, but while I wait, I'll make some paper cranes of my own.

Amanda Callander 11 years ago

Great photos! The cranes look amazing, yet it's difficult to think they were born out of such a devastating event. It's a beautiful tribute to mark the occasion though.

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