6th Anniversary of Imphal Peace Museum and Observation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day
Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Hello. Hello. Good morning. Uh, good morning everybody. Our chip guests and the guests of honors have already been arrived and they are inside the museum having a tour and uh I would like to request all the guests to kindly be seated and also uh the program will be starting right on time and uh please make sure that all the mobile phones are kept in silent mode so that it doesn’t disturb the processing of the function. We have another 10 minutes. Uh if any other guests are there outside the hall, kindly come inside. Please be seated as uh his excellency and the team will be going back by 12:00 returning to Delhi. So we have to keep the schedule of the program actually. [Music] Well friends, the tour of the museum of the chief case and the guests of honors are about to be concluded. There they will be coming on the main hall and while they come as a mark of respect I would request all to be rise from the seat so that uh we show a proper kind of you know honor to them. Requesting all to rise is we have the chief guest coming up here as a mark of the speak. Okay, fine. Happy Thank you. Hallelujah. [Music] Hallelujah. Goodbye. [Music] functions of the sixth anniversary and observation of Hiroima Nagasaki is already been requested. Kindly keep your mobile phone in silence mode and uh when they entered is a mark of respect. I would request once again all to be rised from their respected seat. Requesting all to rise is a mark of respect to our distinguished guest, chief guest, guest of honors of today’s function, Kurumjari. A very good morning and a warm welcome to each one of you. On behalf of the organizers, it is my privilege and honor to welcome you all as a horse of the function to this momentous occasion, the sixth anniversary of the infall peace museum and the observation of Nagasaki day. This museum is more than just a place of remembrance. It is a breeze connecting nations, cultures and generation in the common pursuit of peace. Today we not only celebrate the journey of this museum as a beacon of remembrance and reconciliation, but also reflect on the solemn relations from Hiroima and Nagasaki. Lessons that urge us to uphold peace, compassion, and mutual understanding. We are deeply honored to have with us as our chief guest his excellency Mr. Ono Kaiichi the ambassador of Japan to India and other embassy officials whose presence reinforces the enduring friendship between Japan India and our seed commitment to peace. We are also equally privileged to have our guest of honor Dr. Punit Kumar Guwell IAS Chief Secretary Government of Manipuza and Professor W. Chan Babu Singh Vice Chancellor Danjuri University. Friends, the event will have participation from Makato Wada program director the Nepon Foundation and Atsushi Tsunami President Sasakawa Peace Foundation virtually. I would like to request members of the Manipur tourism to to facilitate the dignitaries on the daspace. Requesting our members to kindly do the honor of facilitating our dignitaries on the dice. Starting with the bouquet scarf and the momento our members sroto may kindly do the honor please so that we can quicken the process. follow up with the chip secretary. [Applause] We are also honored to have Abi Nuryaki, Minister of Political Affairs on the Dice along with our founder president Dr. The HWE Rajes Yumnam, Founder President, Second World War Campaign Foundation. Kindly check the name please. [Applause] This is a a simple momentto of the polo the game which gave by the manipur to the world. To mark the formal beginnings of today’s program, we shall now proceed with the lighting of the inaugural lamp, a tradition that holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. The lighting of the lamp is more than a ceremonial act. It symbolizes the dispelling of darkness and the ushering in of light. The light of knowledge, hope, peace and harmony. It is a gestures that sets a positive and auspicious tone for the even ahead. May this light guide our thoughts, inspire our actions and illuminate the path towards our s goal. I now invite our chip gase, his excellency Mr. Honokai Chi ambassador of Japan to India along with our guest of honor Dr. Punit Kumar Goyel is chief secretary government of Manipur and professor W. Chan Babbu by Chancellor Denam University our founder president Dr. THW Singh present of the Manipur Tourism Forum Punjabi and our museum director Hav Jombba to kindly come forward for the lighting of the inaugural lens. And may I request Abinduraki, Minister of Political Affairs also to kindly join Hey, Thank you all. Now may I request Mr. Hob Zoro, director Impal Peace Museum, the main behind the various activities of the Impal Peace Museum for the welcome and keynote speech. Mr. to join them. Behold, [Applause] Puma Kurumari and to all the Japanese delegates Konichua your excellency Mr. Ono Kitisan the ambassador of Japan to India the chief guest of today’s function Sri Dr. Punit Kumar Goyel the chief secretary government of Manipur the guest of honor of this function Sri Oza Wan Babu Singh the vice chancellor Dhanamanjul University guest of honor Mr. Abbe Noryaki, Minister Political Affairs, Ambass of Japan. Mr. Kobayasi Takahasi, the First Secretary Embassy of Japan. Mr. Miss Sububakimoto Mayisan, First Secretary Embassy of Japan, distinguished dignitaries from Japan and India, respected representatives of the Nepon Foundation and the Saskak Office Foundation who are present on the online platform. Honored guest, members of the press, dear friends and students, thank you so much for coming here. a warmed and heartfelt welcome to each one of you. It gives me immense pleasure and pride to stand before you on this very special day, the 6th anniversary of the Infal Peace Museum and our solemn observation of the Hiroshima Nagasaki Day, the 9th of August, 2025. We are deeply honored by the presence of the distinguished guests from across the globe and especially grateful to our friends from Japan who have traveled far and to all our local partners, community members and supporters who have made today possible. As the director of the Infalpis Museum, it is both my duty and my privilege to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone of you here today. Your presence is not just a formality. It is a statement of shared values of remembrance and of hope. I especially wish to acknowledge the unwavering support of our partners, the Nepon Foundation, the Sasakawis Foundation, the Embassy of Japan and of course the government of Manipur. Without whose commitment and faith in our mission, the journey of this museum would never ever have been possible. This land called the Maybum Lord Paching known to the world as the red hills was once a site of unimaginable destruction in 1944. In 1944 during the battle of Impal soldiers from Japan, Britain, UK, Canada, Australia and India India fought some of the fiercest battles of the World War II. Thousands of lives were lost both military and civilians. Growing up in Manipur, I often heard my grandmother recount those times. She spoke of the deep fear, the sound of bombs raining down, the uncertainty of survival, but she also spoke about compassion. Villagers in the valley and in the hills tended to the wounded regardless of the flag and the uniform they wear. They shared food when they barely had enough for themselves. Those stories shaped my belief that even in the darkest of chapters of human history, light can be found in the act of kindness. And that belief is a seed from which the Infal Peace Museum grew. For decades, the voices of Manipur’s people during the war remain unheard in global narratives. The Infal Peace Museum established in 2019 was there to change that to ensure that the story of this land, its people, its culture, its experiences during the war were told not just at the footnotes of the history books, but become the headlines in in those books. Our museum’s theme of peace and reconciliation and of course this year’s theme of where history found peace reflects this mission. The galleries that you walk today, the historical gallery, the memory gallery and the peace gallery encapsulated in three sections, the war section, the postwar section and the art and culture section are not just displays. They are dialogues between past and present, between those who lead the events and those who seek to understand them. This year’s anniversary holds special resonance as it coincides with the 80th year since the end of the Second World War and the bombing of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki. On 6th of August and 9th of August 1945, two cities in Japan witnessed devastation on a scale unimaginable. Yet from those ashes, Japan rose not with vengeance but with a commitment to peace. Today, Japan is among the strongest voice for nuclear disarmament and reconciliation. It is profoundly symbolic that here in Nepal, once a battlefield where Japanese forces clashed with allied troops, we are now host we now host a peace museum that receives gift, articles, artifacts, books from Japan as gesture of friendship. This transformation from confrontation to collaboration is one of the most powerful testaments to the human capacity for healing. Today, this anniversary is not just about looking back. It is about moving forward. Today we just inaugurated the harmony house where the artifacts, books, uniforms, caps of soldiers were donated by the people of Japan from from ordinary people from Japan. Their sons and daughters they came here fighting. They went back with this memorable and the Japanese people kindly donated these items to us so that it can be a part of this museum and we’re really thankful for that. We also unveil the special exhibition where all those items are being exhibited and this will be going on for the next 15 days. We also will be unveiling they received of the books from Japan under the read project under the read project from the Tokyo Foundation supported by the coin foundation. So we have received around 200 books which are which are very very very special books from Japan which talks about starting from the Mi dynasty to the rules of Japan from the asses to the Olympic games. These are some precious books that we’re going to have in the museum. These are not formalities. They are milestones in our ongoing journey to make the impal museum a living institution. relevant, engaging and globally connected. One of our core commitments is to ensure that lessons of history are passed on to younger generations. I firmly believe that peace is not inherited. It is to be learned, nurtured, and practiced. When young people walk these galleries, they are not just learning about war. They’re learning about choices. The choice to seek understanding instead of conflict. The choice to build rather than destroy. So many conflicts are happening and it is the youths who should reflect on what had happened and what we are now today. I would like to mention two important instances where we missed out and we are eagerly waiting that it will become a reality one day. On my left side you see a calligraphic signature of the then prime minister of Japan Sinsu AB and that calligraphy is very special not because it is of the prime minister. Of course it is special because of Japan prime minister but then the word is special. It says hiwa hwa implying peace. Hiwa prime minister of Japan sins. But the message of peace remained till today and for the generations to come. But then he was assassinated and we waited for the for the prime minister of Japan since Abisan and the prime of Japan Modi to be here in 2020 January but they could not materialize. Therefore, I urge everyone and especially the diplomats, delegates, government officials that one day the dream that remain unfulfilled of visit of the prime minister of Japan and the prime minister of India to be here in his very soil for peace and reconciliations will happen one day very soon. As we celebrate the sixth anniversary, let it not just be an occasion of ceremony but a renewal of shared commitment to peace. Let us keep the memory of history alive so that its lessons are not lost. Before I conclude, I want to return to an image that stays with me every time I think of this place. It is an image of the red hill on your on my right side. It is an image of the red hills in the early morning. Peaceful, green, quiet, and bathed in soft light early morning. Can you ever guess that this was once a battlefield painted with fire and blood? And that perhaps is the greatest symbol of all that with time, care, and understanding even the most scarred landscapes can become places of beauty and hope. To all of you here today, dignitaries, partners, visitors, friends, students, thank you for walking this journey with us. Thank you for believing in the mission of the Infus Museum. Let us continue to work together so that the words peace and reconciliation and where history, found peace are not just our theme, but our shared reality. Thank you. commemoration of the battle of Infal was a joint initiative of the medical tourism forum and the World War II infal campaign foundation which saw the seat for the dream of the infal peace museum. May I now request Mr. Yum. Raj Singh, founder President World War II info campaign foundation to address the house. [Music] Chandra Singh, Vice Chancellor of Danjuri University, esteemed dignitaries, friends from the media and fellow advocates of peace. Good morning to you all. It is more than an honor and a deep moving moment for me to welcome you to this gathering where we mark the sixth anniversary of the infall peace music and observe Hiroshima Nagasaki day. These two milestones may be separated by geography but they are bound together by shared message. the urgent need for peace and reconciliation in our world. As the founder of Second World War I info campaign foundation, this occasion carries special meaning here in 81 years ago. One of the most intense and tragic battles of the Second World War unfolded. A battle that changed not just the fate of this region but the course of history itself. The battle of fought between Mars and July of 1944 was far more than a clash of armies. It was a human nitarian catastrophe. Over 20,000 soldiers from India, Britain, Japan and other nations perished in the combined informed Kohima campaign. Japan alone lost nearly 10,000 soldiers in Manipur. Our foundation has dedicated itself to the recovery and deportation of Japanese war casualties here in Nepal and Manipur. Today, till date, the remains of around 1,000 soldiers have been recovered, but nearly 9,000 more still lie scattered across the hills and mountains of Manipur. Silent witnesses to a war long over, yet not fully laid to rest. During those months of fighting in 1944, entire villages were reduced to rubble. Families were displaced. The only peaceful, the once peaceful heels of Manipur became battlefields of fire and smoke. Civilians caught between armies, lost homes, farmlands, and loved ones. Even today, unexloded bombs and war relics still surface claiming lives and reminding us of the destruction that once raised here. It is this memory, painful but important that inspired the creation of the infal museum. This is not just a building filled with exhibits. It is a voice of the voiceless. It keeps alive the stories of those who live, fought and died here. It transformed the legacy of war into a message of friendship, reconciliation and hope. Inside you will not only find accounts of military history but also human stories, the Manipuri villages who endure chaos, the Japanese and Allied soldiers who fought far from home and the remarkable gesture of reconulation that have grown in the years since. Today, as we inaugurated the Harmony House, launched the Reed project and received historical books and artifacts from Japan, we do more than exchange ceremonies. We affirm our shared humanity. We take another step toward healing the wounds of the past. As we remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we reminded ourselves of the unimaginable cost of war. In Hiroshima, one lakh 40,000 lakhs were lost. In Nagasaki, another 70,000. Most of them were civilians. These are not just numbers. They were people with dreams, families and future gone in that instant. So today let us place together never to forget and never to repeat. Let involve once a battlefield be known forever as a home of peace. Let every digital who work through this museum carry away not only knowledge but also a renewed commitment to compassion, truth and understanding between nations. In closing, I offer my heartfelt thanks to all who have made this journey possible and to the younger generation who will carry forward this legacy of peace. May the world know inform not for battles here but for a peace built here. Thank you. Jen I would like to request today’s guest of honor professor Singh vice chancellor of university to address the house. Good morning. Respected dignitaries for this celebration of the sixth anniversary of the peace museum at the observation of Hiroshima day. His Excellency Ono Piki Ambassador of Japan to India and guest of this program Dr. Punit Kumar the chief secretary of government of Manipur and the guest of honor of this program Dr. DH founder president Manipur tourism forum Dr. Krishna was director Japan IT and other distinguished members joining from Japan particularly Makato Washan program director Nepon foundation associ foundation Mr. Morba director Impal Peace Museum Rajes Singh founder president World War II campaign foundation president forum and among the distinguished guest Miss Puja Ran DCur and all the other distinguished MIT and the friends. In fact, I really feel honored to be invited today on this celebration of the sixth anniversary of Impal Museum and observation of Hiroshima. It also highlighted very nicely with our two earlier speakers all about Impal Museum and his ideology and ideas at the same time. Impal campaign of World War II and its founder or uh we have seen very nicely how things have changed on today’s time and what are the present situations at the moment. This museum though it was founded in the year 2019 on the 75th anniversary of the battle of Impal which was bestowed as the Britain’s greatest battle till date since its opening in 2019. This museum has been one of the most popular destinations in Manipur for the visitors from outside as well as for the general public in Manipur. Going to this museum, I was very much impressed with how this place narrates the stories of Manipur and Japan and the brave hearts who laid their lives for making India a sovereign and independent country and not only that there are not many others ideas behind that impul better. We all know all these things and it is obviously it’s written black and white in the history of the whole world. This monument of impalish museum reminds us a longstanding ties of Manipur and Japan. The coming generations should basically never forget these difficult relationships between Manipuris and Japanese. Dear distinguished members, this museum stands as a testament of such a relationship and also a reminder the whole world the importance of promoting peace, love and respect among ourselves and among the countries of the world and we are standing she see tall and bright for making this museum center for promoting peace, love and respect Only the distinguished members the loss of lives at Hiroshima Nagasaki Nagasaki during the second world war and the agony of it till today we cannot forget and when we see the world order today the half of the world is I believe on conflicts physically as well as mentally and otherwise when we Remember see the present world order how important it is for promoting peace love and respect is extremely important on today’s time. I pay my deepest and observation of Hiroshima. They spread the message of promoting peace among human society and let us stand united for promoting peace, love and respect only from the platform of the peace museum and from Manipur and of course many of our friends and dignitaries from Japan assembled for this purpose. I once again thank each one of you for giving me this opportunity and associating with you and connected with this kind of platform where we stand together and united for spreading the message of peace, love and respect only. Thank you. Friends, we are truly indeped to the New Foundation for their continuous support which enabled us to realize the dream of the import museum 6 years ago and to the innovation of the harmony house. It is my privilege to invite non Singh member of tourism forum to kindly read out a special message from Mr. Makato Wadasan, program director, the Neborn Foundation. [Music] A very good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Your excellency, I am privileged and honored to read the message from Makasan who is the project director of the Southeast Asia, the global issues department of people from Bishop was a person or rather is a person who was involved on the really inception of the program of this music on behalf of the Muslim forum. I would like to read the message from Makrasan. code. My name is Makato and I serve in special projects division of the NIO Foundation. It was 6 years ago that I was given the distinct honor of overseeing the project to establish and follow peace music. The opportunity remains one of the greatest privileges of my professional life. I am impersonating your voice. You are online. Thank you so much. And he expressed that you would have been very happily here because of some professional engagements. You could be here today. I sincerely hoped to be present in person to extend my greetings directly. However, due to unavoidable circumstances, I must humbly ask for your understanding as I convey my message in this written form. in speed. I still vividly remember the day I first set foot in Infal where I shared with many of you the vision of peace music. The journey we are on together toward opening this institution was by no means an easy one. Yet it was through your unwavering dedication and profound yearning for peace that this sacred place came into being. I can only imagine the many trials and the challenges that have arisen in the six years since the museum opened its doors. that it continues to stand today is a testament not only to your tireless commitment but also to the generous support of so many donors from Japan including the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, the families of the deceased who entrusted with us treasure personal effects and documents and all those who believe in the importance of preserving history and fostering peace. peace. This year marks the 18th anniversary under the end of the World War II. The prayers of peace of the time must be passed down beyond borders and across generations. It is my heartfelt hope that Infall Peace Museum linking Infal Japan and the world will long remain a place where seeds of peace are sown in the hearts of all who visit. Just as the cherry trees planted on these grounds shall bloom respendantly for generations to come, may this museum continue without ceasing. to be a sanctuary for remembrance, learning and prayer for all those who will inhabit our future.” Thank you, your excellency, program director, the Nan Foundations. Friends, the Sasaka Peace Foundation has truly been the guiding force and the soul of Infall Peace Museum over the years through talkful deliberation, meaningful discussions, unwavering support, and even hands-on training at some of the finest museum in Tokyo and Okinawa. They have helped save the infall museum into what is today. It is my honor to present a special video message from Mr. Atsushi Tsunami, president of Sasakua Peace Formation. President Your Excellency Mr. K ambassador of Japan to India owners from the Manipul State uh Mr. Hav Joa, director of the in power of peace museum. Distinguished all guest. organizations who continue to support the museum and to everyone attending this meaningful thing. I’m at and I serve as a pre state of the saga peace foundation. It is a great honor to address you on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the Imperial Impace Museum. The Sasaka Peace Foundation is a private organization in Japan committed to promoting mutual understanding through dialogue and collaboration partners around the world in pursuit of peace and security. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Approximately 80 years ago, Japan’s military invaded this region, drawing countless individuals into conflict. In the aftermath of the war, Japan pledged to the international community that it would become a peaceful nation, renouncing the use of military force in international disputes and committing itself to the realization of global peace. In this context, impower holds profound significance. As you can see in the museum today, former prime minister Mr. Asenzo Hab inscribed the word peace here in Imp. I believe this museum stands as one of the world’s vital peace hubs not only for India but for the global community. Since 2017, our foundation has been actively engaged in Northeast India, promoting regional economic development and preserving social diversity. As part of these effort, uh, we have supported the enhancement of operational capabilities at the Impower Peace Museum established by the NEPO Foundation and have worked to raise awareness of its activities within Japanese society. Starting this fiscal year, we plan to expand our collaboration beyond the impact peace museum to include partner organizations across other states in northeast India. Through these new initiatives, we aim to create opportunities for politicians, students, and young leaders from both Japan and Northeast India to engage in a dialogue on peace, explore their visions, rich cultural heritage and potential and apply uh these insights to future policy making and research. At the same time, we are deeply aware that conflicts continue to die uh devastate many parts of the world including Ukraine, Gaza claiming countless lives. Here in Manipur, we are also saddened by the ongoing unrest and threats uh threatens daily life. In such a global and local context, the mission of the SAS Peace Foundation to strive for peace and security remains more vital than ever. As heartbreaking news continues to reach us from around the world, we are reminded of the urgent need for each of us to take action toward building peace society. We sincerely hope that the impact peace museum will continue to serve as a symbol of peace, a place where people of diverse uh ethnicities and nationalities can come together, engage in meaningful dialogue and mutual understanding. In closing, we recognize that organizing this distinct ceremony amidst the current instability manipul must have required tremendous effort. We extend our deepest respect to uh Mr. JMA and all those involved for your dedication. Moreover, by holding this event on August 9th coincide with the 10 80th years after the bombing of Hiroshima Namasaki, you have shown heartfelt consideration in honoring the victims and expressing a sincere prayer for peace. We are truly grateful for this thoughtful gesture. I sincerely look forward to seeing you all in soon. Thank you very much. Friends, this was a video Mrs. from Mr. Swami President. Now may I invite Dr. Kumar I is chief secretary sir your participation on this occasion sir please [Music] his excellency Mr. K Uno ambassador of Japan to India professor Chan Babu vice chancellor Mangji University Mr. Yoga Infalli Patran Fal Peace Museum members from the Embassy of Japan, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Nikon Foundation, Manipur Tourism Forum, other distinguished guests, friends from India, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning to all of you. It is indeed a privilege to be here to celebrate the sixth anniversary of Impal Peace Museum and for observance of Hiroshima Nagasaki Day. We have gathered here in the foothills where some of the most intense battles of the Second World War took place. The battle of Infal was a pivotal turning point in the Bhma campaign. Today the side which once witnessed fierce battles is now transformed into a beacon of peace and reflection through this infal museum. The the museum is a living story of transformation where land was brought by war. now speaks the language of peace, learning and healing. Today is the inauguration of the harmony house and the special exhibition of artifacts from Japan. It’s a new chapter of remembrance shared humanity. We have also gathered today to solemnly observe the Hiroshima Nagasaki Day the moment of global remembrance and power and a powerful reminder of the cost of war and the end of peace. The nuclear bombings which took place about 80 years back they left 200,000 people more than 200,000 people dead. The horror of war serve as a stark reminder of the of its devastating human cost. Yet from this darkness emerges a profound message. a message of peace, forgiveness, and the unwavering of resilience. The survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki chose this aftermath of unimaginable suffering, an act of deep moral courage. These values are not just lessons from history. They are relevant for us today. It is a lesson in healing where diverse communities can transcend differences embracing compassion and mutual respect to forge a future rooted in unity and peace. The state government is deeply committed to preserving and promoting the cultural and historical heritage of Manipur. I believe that the institutions like the peace museum will also serve as a living classrooms for our youth. Digitizing oral histories will empower the entire nation to become ambassadors of peace. I extend my deepest appreciation for the outstanding work done by the director of infirm peace and his dedicated team. I also extend my heartful gratitude to the embassy of Japan, Nepon Foundation, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, the Manipur Tourism Forum and to all the Japanese friends and partners who has supported this initiative. Efforts of these institutions have shaped the Impal Peace Museum into a bridge between the past and the present between the history and future. Let us preserve this piece as a monument. Let us preserve this space as a monument to peace. Let us all renew our commitment to mutual respect, harmony and compassion towards a peaceful and progressive Maripur. Thank you J. Thank you sir. Dr. Punit Kumar I chief secretary government of Manipuru sir. Friends, what began with the participation of the day of Japan to India, his excellency Pakisti in the year 2014 during the 70th anniversary of the petroleum fall has since blossomed into a deep understanding and a meaningful collaboration between Chinese embassy and the Manpur Tourism Forum from the landmark initiatives like the ISIS one and two and the very creation of the infall museum itself. It saints as a test to this enduring partnership. In fact, we have one of the most important women in the history of Manipur when the planned visit of the prime minister of India honorable Sai Modi and the prime minister of Japan which could not have been rectified because of circum certain circumstances and we are looking forward for such an opportunity opportunity in the near future and today to further strengthen this for bond of friendship and cooperation. We are honored to have with us his excellency Ono Kaiichi ambassador of Japan to India as the case of sixth anniversary of inface museum and the observation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Sir, may I now invite you to kindly address the gathering as a check case of today’s functions Marel, Chief Secretary Government of Manipur. Shiu vice chancer Danji University administrative secretaries and functionaries of the state of manipul Mr. Jeff Bihari president the manipul tourism forum Mr. album Jim director the P museum distinguished guests ladies and gentlemen I’m deeply honored to be here with you for the observation of mana day and to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the empower peace museum first of all I’d like to extend my sincere appreciation To all those who contributed to establishing this museum and also contributed to realizing this event today, including those of the museum, the manipul tourist forum, the Nepon Foundation, and the Sasaki Foundation. This year is sorry. [Music] Bongup Jabaji Japashi Yamaki. This year is truly commemorative. marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. This place served as a battleground for the empire campaign from March to July 1944. A battle remembered as one of the most brutal of World War II. Just some minutes ago, I walked through the museum. I was deeply saddled to find the exhibited pictures, letters, stories of the local people in Manipur and Japanese soldiers. I lost my words. The tragedy of war struck this land engulfing country’s people in terror. Innocent civilians were suddenly caught in the atrocious crossfire and their peaceful lives were shattered. Many people were forced away from their homes and lost their beloved ones. Also, I would try to pay tribute to the tens of thousand Japanese combatants who are perished on this land. We must never forget that war takes everything and gives nothing in return. As we stand here now at the foot of the red hills where the fierce battle was hold, I can’t help but think that today’s peaceful life of ours is indeed built on precious sacrifice of the world’s victims. Before coming to this museum, I stopped by the India Peace Memorial, locally known as the Japanese memorial to offer my solo prayers for the souls of those who lost their lives in the tragedy, including the foreign Japanese soldiers and residents who suffered here some 8 years ago. On behalf of the government of Japan and the people of Japan, I take this opportunity to renew my heartfelt gratitude and sincere respect to the people of Manipur for their generous and invariable support. With their cooperation, the Japanese government will continue activities for the recovery and repatriation of the mortal remains of the Japanese soldiers. once the situations allow. In addition, today is the 80th anniversary of the drop of the atomic bomb in Navasaki. Few days ago, I joined the observance of the moment of silence in memory of the victims in Hiroshima Nagasaki by the Lok Saba department in New Delhi. This has continued many years and I believe that the India is the only country to do so for many years. Again on behalf of the government of Japan and the people of Japan, I appreciate the Laba, the Indian government, people of India for the supports and remembrance and I would try to continue to work together with the people of India to the world without nuclear weapons. Esteemed guests, it is our shared mission to pass on to future generations the learnings of the tragedy during the war so that such tragedies shall not repeat themselves anywhere else and the horrors of war should not fade with time. The Empire Peace Museum serves as a facility that preserve the stories and lessons of the past. It functions as a economical peace, conveying a robust message of hope and reconciliation to future generations. It also embodies the resilient spirit of humanity and our strong determination to prevent hatred and hostilities. This museum has a late professor Shinto’s choreography of the Japanese word ha which translates to peace as previous speakers already stated. We can see it over there. Under the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific, first advocated by M. likeminded countries including Japan and India have been promoting freedom, openness and shared values as a fundamental cornerstone of peace and prosperity in this region. Japan has been completely a trusted partner for the development of India particularly the northeast region. Allow me to re reaffirm Japan’s unwavering commitment to bring development and prosperity in this region by enhancing regional connectivity such as roads and bridges. creating economic frameworks including trade agreements and customs facilitation and empowering people especially the youth and women to harness the huge potential hovered by the people of Manipur and of joining states. Let us build on the rockolid foundation of friendship here. Let us strengthen the special strategic and global partnership between Japan and India in a wide range of areas of cooperation particularly people-to-people exchange. Together our two nations can contribute to the peace and prosperity of this region and the global community. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, to conclude, I would like to congratulate you once again on the sixth anniversary of the Empire Museum and renew my sincere gratitude and respect for your dedicated service in maintain maintaining this historic property. As we look ahead, our joint endeavors ensure that every single sacrifice of those who suffer will not be forgotten and that their desire for peaceful and prosperous world will continue. Your sister, we are deeply moved by your kisses and the effort to express your thought even if we thank so much friends. There’s a mark of respect to those departed so in the atomic bombing of the Nagasaki Nagasaki. May I request all to rise for a one minute silence to pray to show respect. One deal. [Music] Thank you all friends. Now we are almost at the concluding part of the today’s program. May I take this opportunity to present a very special moment in today’s program. The symbolic handic of the books. These books carry the Japanese narrative of the battle involved in the Second World War preserved through memories and personal thoughts. They are not just historical accounts but reasons of understanding between people. The for the handing over I would like to request his excellency Monokai the ambassador of Japan and our museum director Mr. Toy and to be accommodated by our founding president and the president medical tourism forum is on the season for the handing over Hey, I would also like to increase uh our uh case open and general for the Missing of the so small please on the stage. This is a visual chair of the infall peace museumly prepared. [Music] [Music] Thank you. friends. Now this we are almost at the concluding part. May I request president of money tourism forumi propose the call of thanks. [Music] Distingued guests, student of man forum, I am honored to propose the work of this program University of East Museum and observation of Yosima and Nakasaki. I would like to extend my request to his presidency to India for as her presence today is a strong one with our nations. I would also like to thank our guest Dr. and professor vice chancellor for their participation and support. Your presence has attained immense value of our devices to a norasan minister of political. We appreciate your presence and support for this meaningful day. Your involvement underscore the importance of peace in our region. I would also like to extend my toasaki first secretary and super may secretary for their active participation and contribution to today’s concert. I also like to thank the SAS foundation and foundation for their support from the very beginning till today. We will give a very grateful to you. And I also I would also like to extend my credit to our uh madam DCu and our director and director for pers to all our devities. I would like to thank for joining us today has us and we grateful for your support to all of the representatives covering from Japan and India including print and electronic media we appreciate your presence and coverage of this significant event. Once again I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to all the directors participants and our member for making this event meaningful to victims of war and the celebrations. Thank you Mr. Punj president for proposing other things. Friends, the program has been already completed. I would like to seek your permission as a horse. Hi, my name is Krishna. The sign of this uh commemorative commemoration of the inval museum and the observation of hiruma and nagasaki till the next year and uh thank you once all and I would like to uh all the dignitaries uh along with our tourism forum for a photo ops sir we’ll arrange here sir. Thank you all for your kind participation. We will see again for the next year in order. And I would like to also request madril this morning. Someone should stay in the bed. I would like to increase all the officials from members of the Mama be ready. 1 2 3 4 5 Thank you.
6th Anniversary of Imphal Peace Museum and Observation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day
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