Sidmouth Folk Week to Host Hiroshima Commemoration Amid Global Tensions
Sidmouth Folk Week will feature a Hiroshima commemoration event on August 6, marking 81 years since the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. The event will take place at the Sensory Gardens near the Ham Marquee. Sharon Howe, a spokesperson for the Sidmouth Campaign Against War, emphasized the importance of remembering the victims and advocating for peace in a world facing increasing violence and nuclear threats. The commemoration will include companionship, songs, poems, and moments of reflection. This year's event occurs against a backdrop of global tensions, with several regimes pursuing nuclear arsenals and Russia threatening a limited nuclear strike against Ukraine.