Report by Ms. Tomoko Aikawa, Executive Advisor
On August 6th, Rosario celebrated the “Mil Grullas por la Paz (Thousand Cranes for Peace)” project in collaboration with volunteers, Ciudad de las Niñas y los Niños, the Secretariat of Culture and Education of the City of Rosario, and the civil association C.H.I.C.O.S. at the National Flag Monument, where thousands of paper cranes symbolized the collective desire for peace. Inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki, this event unites the community in creating a thousand cranes as a reflection on peace and the building of a more just society. Rosario has been a member of the Mayors for Peace Network since 2015 and is the second-largest city in Argentina, also known as the birthplace of Messi, the world-famous Argentinian soccer player. This event marks its 26th year.
Photos: courtesy of the City of Rosario