City's Stadtpark becomes a site for commemoration of atomic bomb victims
In August 2025, Fürth's Stadtpark will host a poignant event, marking the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings, as well as reflecting on the Fukushima disaster. The specific programming for this commemoration, scheduled around August 6-9, is yet to be confirmed by local organisers.
However, it's worth noting that on August 5, 2025, at 19:30, an event related to Hiroshima commemoration will take place in Fürstenfeldbruck at Viehmarktplatz, organised by Sozialforum Amper. While this event is geographically near Fürth, there is no explicit mention of a specific commemorative event in Fürth’s Stadtpark on August 6.
But, what we do know is that Fürth will host a memorial hour on August 6th, co-organised with the Fürth Peace Forum. This event will see the participation of Mayor Thomas Jung and various religious representatives. The memorial hour is intended to honour and remember the victims of nuclear disasters, educate the public about the dangers of nuclear weapons, and demonstrate Fürth's commitment to peace and disarmament.
The memorial hour, which is part of a broader effort to promote peace and disarmament, will take place in Fürth's Stadtpark. The meeting point for the memorial hour is at the memorial of Japanese artist Kunihiko Kato. This event is open to all citizens and is intended to raise awareness of the global impact of nuclear weapons, not just limited to commemorating the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but also including victims of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Fürth, known as the "cloverleaf city", is a member of the "Mayors for Peace" city alliance. This memorial hour falls in a special year of remembrance, as it marks 80 years since the dropping of these destructive weapons. The memorial hour is a testament to Fürth's dedication to peace and disarmament, and serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons.
For precise and up-to-date information about the event, it is recommended to contact local peace organisations or municipal offices in Fürth. Further details about speakers, participation modalities, or a dedicated program at Fürth’s Stadtpark for these commemorations on August 6, 2025, are not available at this time. However, with the city's commitment to peace and disarmament, the memorial hour is sure to be a moving and significant event.
[1] https://www.ffbaktiv.de [2] https://www.mayorsforpeace.org/en/news/2025-hiroshima-nagasaki-anniversary-events-around-the-world/
- Despite the specific programming for the commemoration in Fürth's Stadtpark being unconfirmed, it is known that the city will host a memorial hour on August 6th, focusing on education about the dangers of nuclear weapons and the city's commitment to peace and disarmament.
- In addition to the event in Fürstenfelbrück on August 5th, Fürth will also be holding other events related to education-and-self-development and politics, such as the memorial hour, which aim to raise awareness about war-and-conflicts and their global impact, including the victims of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Fukushima.
