Hiroshima Festivals & Events

Hiroshima Festivals & Events

Hiroshima has been the land of tragedies as one looks back into the times of World War II also now the city stands as a message to whole world as the city of peace. In the city of Hiroshima there are various festivals & events that are celebrated throughout the year that would signify an important event of the past.

The Hiroshima festivals & events would be time to understand the culture of the city that is well reflected in the various occasions that people of the city take time to celebrate or commemorate.

The flower festival in Hiroshima reminds one of the first flowers that bloomed after the atomic bombings. The Oleander flower is now declared as the city's official flower and this would provide the opportunity to walk around and enjoy the gardens and the flowers that decorate the streets, parks and sidewalks.

The festivals & events in Hiroshima include the international animation festival that stands to promote mutual peace and understanding through the medium of film and animation. Here one would find different filmmakers gather together to share their ideas through various workshops, seminars and exhibitions.

The Peace Memorial Ceremony is one such event in Hiroshima when the city gathers together at the Cenotaph for the A- Bomb to remember all those who died by the atomic bombings. On this day the mayor of the city addresses the crowd and also comes out with a peace deceleration that is sent to every country encouraging them to shun nuclear weapons.

The Sake festival in Hiroshima is unique as one gets an opportunity to taste 700 brands of sake from all across Japan and that too with a nominal fee. This event that is held in month of October helps one understand the process involved in the Sake breweries and all this amidst music and local cuisine.

Hiroshima festivals & events would be a time to get to know the culture of the city and should not be missed while on your tour to Hiroshima.

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