Columbia, SC Hosts 34th Annual Hiroshima Remembrance Event

COLUMBIA, S.C. - July 29, 2024 - PRLog -- Columbia, SC,  - Simple Gifts, a local poetry and lyric verse group, will host the 34th Annual Hiroshima Remembrance event on Tuesday, August 6, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Columbia Friends Meeting, 120 Pilgrim Church Road, Columbia, SC 29203. This peace vigil brings together Midlands' peace communities to promote peace and nuclear disarmament.

Held on the anniversary of the first atomic bomb release in Hiroshima, Japan, this event serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare. It aims to educate attendees about the ongoing threat of nuclear weapons and inspire action towards a more peaceful world.

Featured artist Miho Kinnas, a Japanese poet and 2023 Pushcart Prize nominee, will perform at the event. Kinnas's poem "Three Shrimp Boats On The Horizon" was selected for Best American Poetry 2023.

"Poetry and lyric verse play a crucial role in this remembrance, offering a powerful medium to express complex emotions and inspire empathy," says event organizer Sallie Prugh. "This annual gathering is more important than ever as we work towards nuclear deterrence and prevention."

The event will include:

• Performances by local artists
• Moments of silent reflection
• Opportunities for community engagement

This free, public event welcomes all Columbia residents and visitors to join in creating an energy of peace. For more information, contact Sallie Prugh at 803-780-4197.

About Simple Gifts: Simple Gifts is a Columbia-based poetry and lyric verse group dedicated to promoting understanding through artistic expression.

Contact Information: Sallie Prugh Phone: 803-780-4197 Email: sallieprugh@gmail.com Website: https://columbiafriendsmeeting.org/2024/07/08/34th-annual...