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Nagasaki Peace Statue at Nagasaki Peace Park. A symbol of Hope and Peace. #228334565
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The 9.7 metres statue was inaugurated in 1955. A black vault at the foot of the statue holds the names of the victims of the bomb blast and those who died years later. The statue was designed by sculptor Seibou Kitamura. The right hand pointing to the sky to remind the danger of nuclear weapons. the extended left hands symbolises eternal peace. The face also embodies peace while the closed eyes represent a prayer for the victims.
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