The paper cranes of peaceđź“ť Flashcards
(6 cards)
What is Origami? what is its essential rule?
Origami is a traditional art form in Japan. Ori means fold, Gami means paper.
its essential rule is no scissors and no glue
What did the Japanese legend say about folding Origami cranes?
Japanese legend says that whoever it is folded one thousand origami cranes will live a long life.
What happened in Hiroshima in Japan in 1945?
In 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Sadako Sasaki, a survivor, later developed leukemia from the radiation. She folded paper cranes hoping to heal. Her story became a symbol of peace and the impact of nuclear war.
What were the immediate and long-term consequences of what happened in 1945?
Immediately, tens of thousand of people were killed by the blast. Long-term consequences included radiation-related illnesses like cancer and leukaemia, which caused the death toll to rise between 180,000 and 200,000 over the following years.
How did Sadako’s wish change as she folded her paper cranes in Hospital?
Sadako’s wish changed as her friends alongside her in the hospital died. Now, she wished that this kind of atrocity would never happen again, there should be no more bombs or wars. Her wish was for peace, so that child and adults should never suffer and die like this.
How have Sadako’s friends, all over the world helped to keep her story and her wish alive?
People from all over Japan and the world have folded paper cranes and sent them to Sadako’s monument in Hiroshima. Her friends also helped build a statue in her memory, and her story has become a global symbol of peace.
