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Australia – Japan: peace forum
Japanese for Peace: Reconciliation, War Responsibility and Dialogue for Peace forum
By learning about different cultures through history and memories of war, Japanese for Peace are aiming to start a dialouge for peace.
Speakers and performers:
Japanese for Peace: Reconciliation, War Responsibility and Dialogue for Peace forum
By learning about different cultures through history and memories of war, Japanese for Peace are aiming to start a dialouge for peace.
Speakers and performers:
- Dr David Palmer (American Studies Department, Flinders University; keynote speaker on war responsibility and reconciliation)
- Ms Ryoko Adachi (Author & editor of Shadows of War & Echoes of War);
- Mr. Bill Flowers (ex-POW, Victorian President of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Association)
- Prof. Vera Mackie (School of Historical Studies, University of Melbourne)
- Ms Anna Song (Friends of “Comfort Women” in Australia)
- Maya & Hiroko (Music performers, Healing Soul)
- When: Saturday 23 May, 2-5pm.
- Where: Melbourne City Conference Centre, Chapel Hall, 333 Swanston Street (corner Lt Lonsdale).
- Admissions: $5 (including refreshments, BYO cup).
Supported by Victoria Multicultural Commission.
Enquiries: [email protected]
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