Media Advisory: San Diego-WISH
Full Press Release: http://www.sdwish.org/2012events
What: Peace and Humanity Day,
Part of the “Mayors for Peace” initiative involving 5,200 cities worldwide.
● Celebrating the last 67 years of freedom since the last use of nuclear weapons in war
● Promise Ceremony envisioning a world with no nuclear armaments
● Messages of peace from elected officials and dignitaries
Who: San Diego-Worldwide Initiative to Safeguard Humanity (SD-WISH),
in collaboration with the Port of San Diego; City of Coronado; and Japan Society
of San Diego and Tijuana.
Messages from:
(Japan) Hiroshima Prefectural Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki;
Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui; Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue;
Los Angeles Consul General Jun Niimi.
(U.S.) San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders; County Supervisor Ron Roberts;
Coronado Mayor Casey Tanaka; San Diego Port Commissioners.
When: Friday, August 3, 2012 & Thursday, August 9, 2012
Where: Friday, August 3, 2012
Part I Floating of the Peace Lanterns
Coronado City Council Chambers
1825 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
6:00-7:20 p.m. Musical performance;
appetizers and soft drinks; making paper
lanterns (“toros”); folding paper cranes;
historical displays.
7:20-7:45 p.m. Presentation by Ben Collins, SD-WISH Vice President;
video showcasing contemporary Hiroshima.
7:45-8:00 p.m. Transition to Community Center Pool
1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
8:05-8:45 p.m. Remarks by Coronado Mayor Casey Tanaka;
peace wishes by Rev. Yushi Mukoujima;
floating of lighted lanterns.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Part II Ceremony and Ringing of the Friendship Bell
11am -12pm, Yokohama Friendship Bell on Shelter Island
1402 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92106
Why: To extend the promise of peace to future generations by showcasing the
U.S.-Japan example of former enemies becoming friends and allies
Contact: Dr. Akiko Mikamo, SD-WISH President Phone: 858-790-9511
Email: info@sdwish.org Web: www.sdwish.org
Part of the “Mayors for Peace” initiative involving 5,200 cities worldwide.
● Celebrating the last 67 years of freedom since the last use of nuclear weapons in war
● Promise Ceremony envisioning a world with no nuclear armaments
● Messages of peace from elected officials and dignitaries
Who: San Diego-Worldwide Initiative to Safeguard Humanity (SD-WISH),
in collaboration with the Port of San Diego; City of Coronado; and Japan Society
of San Diego and Tijuana.
Messages from:
(Japan) Hiroshima Prefectural Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki;
Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui; Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue;
Los Angeles Consul General Jun Niimi.
(U.S.) San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders; County Supervisor Ron Roberts;
Coronado Mayor Casey Tanaka; San Diego Port Commissioners.
When: Friday, August 3, 2012 & Thursday, August 9, 2012
Where: Friday, August 3, 2012
Part I Floating of the Peace Lanterns
Coronado City Council Chambers
1825 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
6:00-7:20 p.m. Musical performance;
appetizers and soft drinks; making paper
lanterns (“toros”); folding paper cranes;
historical displays.
7:20-7:45 p.m. Presentation by Ben Collins, SD-WISH Vice President;
video showcasing contemporary Hiroshima.
7:45-8:00 p.m. Transition to Community Center Pool
1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
8:05-8:45 p.m. Remarks by Coronado Mayor Casey Tanaka;
peace wishes by Rev. Yushi Mukoujima;
floating of lighted lanterns.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Part II Ceremony and Ringing of the Friendship Bell
11am -12pm, Yokohama Friendship Bell on Shelter Island
1402 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92106
Why: To extend the promise of peace to future generations by showcasing the
U.S.-Japan example of former enemies becoming friends and allies
Contact: Dr. Akiko Mikamo, SD-WISH President Phone: 858-790-9511
Email: info@sdwish.org Web: www.sdwish.org
