By the Peace Week Committee
Peace Week is an annual event that coincides with the commemoration of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War Two. Friday 6 August 2021 marked the 76th Anniversary, and in memory of the victims of war and to advocate for peace, Westlake Girls commemorated with a variety of events organised by the Peace Week committee.
On Monday, the annual Peace Week paper crane folding event was held with over 130 people attending. Following a quick introduction about Sadako Sasaki, a young Japanese girl who died from Leukemia as a result of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, we began to fold the paper cranes. Friendship-bracelet-making Wednesday was arguably one of the most popular Westlake Peace week events to date. Then on Thursday Nikka, Noelle, and Sophia performed One Love by Bob Marley & The Wailers. We also enjoyed two sing-alongs, Amazing Grace and Tūtira Mai. Finally, on Friday we had a peace inspired Project Runway session in collaboration with students from Rosmini College.
We would like to thank everyone who helped make the week possible and advocated for peace!
Photos below by Carrie Wang, Westlake Photography Crew
