Atomic Bomb Memorial Bell of Heiden Honors Explosion over Nagasaki City
Peace Bell in Heiden Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Nagasaki Bombing
The Peace Bell in Heiden, Switzerland, rang out on a somber day as it commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. The bell, a replica of one from Nagasaki, stands as a symbol of peace and a reminder of the devastating impact of nuclear weapons.
Located in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, the Peace Bell is housed in the Henri Dunant Museum, named after the Nobel Peace Prize laureate who lived and turned to pacifism in Heiden. The museum was the setting for the commemoration, which was attended by the Japanese ambassador to Switzerland, Yoshinori Fujiyama.
Fujiyama emphasized the bell's significance, stating that it stands for a "Never Again" and a peace without nuclear weapons. During the commemoration, survivors from Japan had their memories and greetings read out, further emphasizing the bell's role in remembering the victims of the atomic bombing.
Our website reporter, Theresia Blömer, had the honour of ringing the Peace Bell during the commemoration. The bell was rung exactly at 11:02 AM, the time of the bombing, marking a poignant moment of remembrance.
The Peace Bell in Heiden serves as a powerful reminder of the need for peace and the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare. Its presence in Switzerland links the Swiss community directly to the historic event and its broader message of peace. As we remember the victims of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, the Peace Bell stands as a symbol of hope for a world free of nuclear weapons.
[1] The Peace Bell in Heiden, Switzerland, is a replica of a bell from Nagasaki, Japan, and is housed in the Henri Dunant Museum in Heiden. [2] The Peace Bell in Heiden was rung during the commemoration of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, which resulted in tens of thousands of victims. Survivors from Japan had their memories and greetings read out during the commemoration. The Japanese ambassador to Switzerland, Yoshinori Fujiyama, was present at the commemoration, emphasizing the bell's significance as a symbol of peace and a "Never Again".
- The Peace Bell in Heiden, Switzerland, located in the Henri Dunant Museum, serves as a symbol of peace, particularly resonating during events commemorating war-and-conflicts such as the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.
- The Peace Bell in Heiden, rung during the commemoration of the Nagasaki bombing's 80th anniversary, echoed beyond general-news as a reminder of the devastating consequences of war and the hope for a future without nuclear weapons.
