ONLINE: Lanterns for Peace

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Hannah Mortensen

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of atomic bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. Madison has remembered those lives and all others who died in wars each August for many years with the launch of illuminated paper boats, most recently at Tenney Park. This year Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin is hosting the event virtually, on Zoom and Facebook, with a sing-along and a launch of lanterns created by members of the public during the last few weeks.

press release: Due to COVID-19 risks, the commemoration event for the lives lost 75 years ago in the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will be live streamed virtually. There will NOT be a public gathering this year.

Join Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin virtually on August 6 at 7:30 PM for activism, sing-along, and live lantern launch. This will be live streamed on PSR Wisconsin's website and Facebook page or you can register to watch through zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2515936071324/WN__Kz8Efv0Tp6TLxVOSulGew).

BUT we want you and your family and friends to participate from home by creating paper decorations for the lanterns in a few easy steps! Our goal is to float 75 lanterns for the 75th anniversary so we need your help in decorating paper for the lanterns by August 1! Find out more info on how at https://psr-wisconsin.org/75th-anniversary.