The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Annual Candle Float event is set to take place once again on the River Avon.

This annual remembrance event, facilitated by the Salisbury Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, pays tribute to the victims affected by the nuclear bombs dropped in 1945 and all those harmed by nuclear development and testing.

For the past four decades, this captivating spectacle has drawn crowds of observers, as 200 illuminated lanterns drift down the river.

Added poignancy comes from additional lanterns, decorated by children from Hiroshima, which encourage onlookers to strive for peace.

In light of recent global events, the threat of nuclear weapons is very relevant.

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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, instigated by Russia, coupled with the escalating war between Israel and Gaza, increases the risk of nuclear usage.

Each year, the Mayor of Hiroshima delivers a message to the citizens of Salisbury, urging for an end to all nuclear weapons.

Salisbury joined the Mayors for Peace initiative in 2022, bolstering this goal.

Proponents urge the UK government to sign the UN Treaty for Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, currently endorsed by 93 nations.

This would legally recognise opposition towards nuclear arms, a much-needed step towards global de-escalation.

The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Annual Candle Float event will take place on August 6 at 8.45pm, from Fisherton Street Bridge to Crane Street.