Yomitan Village Assembly condemns vandalism of Chibichiri Gama as disrespectful to the war dead
On September 28 at Yomitan Village, the Yomitan Village Council approved a special resolution on the incident of vandalism at the Chibichiri Gama.
September 28, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
On the afternoon of September 22, the Yomitan Village Council held a session at which they approved a special resolution by the majority (13 in favor, 5 in opposition) on an incident of vandalism at the Chibichiri Gama cave in Namihira, Yomitan where residents were forced to commit mass suicide during the Battle of Okinawa.
In the special resolution, the Council declares the destruction a “blasphemy against victims of war” and calls for the passing down of the history of the misery of war and the tragedy of Chibichiri Gama and the rejection of all violence.
It urged current generations to strive with all people towards the goal of “Without peace there is no welfare.”
(English translation by T&CT and Megumi Chibana)
Previous Article:Chikako Yamashiro receives Asian Art Award as young internationally rising artist
Next Article:Catalonia’s leader delivers victory speech after 90% of voters vote for independence in referendum
[Similar Articles]
- Four young men who vandalized Chibichiri-gama set up 12 Buddha statues
- Descendants outraged as Chibichiri Gama found vandalized, collected remains destroyed
- Memorial service held in Chibichiri Gama marks 67 years since the Battle of Okinawa
- Memorial service held in Chibichiri-gama where group suicide occurred during the Battle of Okinawa
- Yomitan villagers pray for eternal peace 71 years after US forces landed
Webcam(Kokusai Street)
