Calgary Floating Lanterns

✨ What is the meaning behind the floating lanterns? ✨
Symbolically, releasing floating lanterns comes from a traditional Japanese ceremony called “Tōrō nagashi” (灯籠流し). Originally, these beautiful glowing lanterns represented the departed spirits of lives lost, offering prayers for their peace and bliss.
Over time, this tradition has blossomed into a powerful collective ceremony. Today, we also release lanterns to pray for global safety, prosperity, and happiness for everyone. 🕊️🕯️
$10 for a Lantern to rent, and $20 for 3 Lanterns to rent.
Join us in keeping this beautiful tradition alive!

The Lantern Peace Festival is being held today! The Peace Exhibition is open to visitors from 1 PM, and the stage program begins at 1:45 PM. The Crossroads of Conversation is a wonderful opportunity for your voice and the voices of the world to intersect. The Children's Global Crossroads is also full of fun activities. See you at Devonian Gardens!

Calgary Public Library is coming to the Kids' Global Crossroad at the Event Room in the Devonian Gardens of the CORE Shopping Center! 2 pm - 4 pm. Come Join Us!!😀

We are proud to invite Eisa drumming group, Shima Kaji. It was established in 2025 as part of Calgary Okinawan Club to share the beauty of Okinawan culture with Albertan. Shima Kaji means "island wind" — a reflection of the free, traveling spirit we carry with us. Shimakaji bridges generations, united by a deep love of Okinawan heritage. Through traditional music, Eisa dance, and community gatherings, we honor the traditions of our ancestors, strengthen community ties, and welcome anyone who love the vibrant culture of Okinawa. Visit https://calgaryokinawanclub.wixsite.com/club

"The enemy we must fight to put an end to the nuclear age is not nuclear weapons, nuclear-armed states, or nuclear development states. What we must truly confront and overcome is the "ideology that condones nuclear weapons," which is willing to annihilate its opponents in order to satisfy its own desires."
Dr. Daisaku Ikeda

We are happy to invite Ms Dorothy Walker, a well known indigenous singer song writer who convey the beauty of the spirit of the first nation and create harmony with people in Calgary community.
Born of a large, musical, Metis family from Manitoba, Dorothy Mae began her public musical journey at the age of 12 yes old. Her original songs speak from the heart, of struggles, awareness, triumphs...forgiveness and moving forward to a place of peace and healing.

"This is the official event page for the upcoming Hiroshima & Nagasaki commemoration events across Canada! 🍁
We are honored that Calgary’s Lantern Peace Ceremony is included in this national lineup.
A huge thank you to Dr. Vinay Jindal for compiling these peace events. Dr. Jindal serves as the President of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Canada (IPPNWC) and Co-Chair of Toronto's Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Coalition (HNDC). Thank you for your leadership and dedication to peace! 🕊️
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2026 Hiroshima Nagasaki Commemoration Events (Canada-wide) | Simpli Events This year marks the 81st Anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the devastating consequences of these weapons of mass destruction resulted in over 200, 000 deaths and launched the world into the nuclear age. As the nuclear weapons threat continues, communities Canada-wide are....

The Ploughshares Calgary Society is pulling up a chair at the Crossroad of Conversation! 💬 Stop by their table to connect with their team. For over four decades, they have worked to advance peace education, promote social justice, and advocate for a world free from nuclear weapons. As the parent organization of Calgary Floating Lanterns for Peace, they would love to hear your thoughts on building a safer, more unified world. See you there! 🕊️

We are proud to have the United Nations Association in Canada - Calgary Branch, the special sponsor of the Lantern Peace Festival, joining us at this year’s Lantern Peace Festival! Their representative will be sharing a brief, inspiring speech on global harmony and successful sustainability efforts, and you can visit their interactive "Crossroad of Conversation" table to share your thoughts on building a more peaceful world. Come connect, engage in meaningful dialogue, and discover how local action drives global change.