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Peace Prayer Memorial Park (Heiwa Kinen Kouen)By: Berlynda Faye Phillips Date Posted: 2000-10-06 ![]() ![]() In the children’s exhibit room, there are exhibits that the children can interact with. There are puzzles and games that they can challenge their knowledge with as welll as learn about different people from all over the world. The first of the children’s exhibits features 18 children from different countries who speak through video using their native language. Another section focuses on issues such as war, the natural environment and problems children face in today’s world. In the quiz corner, simply by touching a computer screen, you can test your skills on how well you know Okinawa. With topics from history and culture to environment and the battle. Other exhibits feature a cave where residents took refuge during the battle. There is also the Information Library. It provides a large amount of information related to peace. Visitors may view videotapes of surviors of the Battle of Okinawa and view information on other peace related issues as well. A beautiful memorial made of marble that zigzags along the grounds, displays the names of Okinawans and Americans that made the utlitmate sacrifice in the final and the most deadly battle between Japanese and American forces. While strolling along this great wall of soldiers, one can get a sense of peace and all that was sacrificed for Okinawa. There are also stairs of stones to climb the higher grounds of the park, but once at the top, the scenery is one that would leave even the most professional photographers speechless. So bring plenty of film for those spectacular photo opportunities. |
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