Peace Week in Gatineau - Memorial Day
A VIP evening with the Japanese Embassy and Honorary President Professor Henry Shibata and his wife Nachiko.
Includes: hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and performances by Oto-Wa Taiko and the Gatineau Symphony Orchestra.
Schedule
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Vigil at the Maison du citoyen, Hull sector (Gatineau City Hall) – open to the public, free of charge
- 8:15 a.m.: Moment of silence to commemorate the bombing of Hiroshima 80 years ago
- 5:00 p.m.: Opening of a VIP evening with catering (tickets $50)
- 6:00 p.m.: Performance by Oto-Wa Taiko
- 6:30 p.m.: Speeches
- 6:45 p.m.: Performance by the Gatineau Symphony Orchestra
- 8:30 p.m.: Closing of the event
About the location
Maison du citoyen
25 Rue Laurier
Gatineau J8X 4C8