HIROSHIMA — Standing at the front of a dimly lit room in the basement of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Teruko Yahata’s voice broke as she recalled the…
“All of a sudden, the entire sky flashed and was illuminated in bluish-white, as if the heavens had become one huge, fluorescent light,” the 85-year-old, speaking in English, told an audience of British tourists on a recent Tuesday.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
“I had this vague dream of learning English so that I would be able to communicate in my own words, in my own voice, the dreadful power of that horrific atomic bomb and bring to life my own experience of that tragic, miserable scene, and sorrow,” she said, speaking in Japanese.Article content Yahata’s English ability is mostly limited to reading the script, but the impact of her spoken words on the audience is undeniable, moving some to tears.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trudeau heads to South Korea, G7 summit with focus on international security and economyTrudeau is expected to be in Seoul between May 16 and May 18 and then attend the G7 leaders\u0027 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, between May 19 and 21
Read more »
YOU SAID IT: Standing up to the bullyThe writer describes the government\u0027s handling of the Chinese agent of intimidation as another Justin Trudeau debacle.
Read more »
Are the Vegas Golden Knights the best team still standing?The Golden Knights defeated the star-studded Oilers in six games, are they the best team still in the running for...
Read more »
Guest nations at the G-7 reflect outreach to developing countries, worries over China, RussiaThis week's summit of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies in Hiroshima will include eight other guest nations, part of a complicated, high-stakes diplomatic gambit meant to settle the world's most serious crises.
Read more »
Hey, babe, check out these popular affectionate nicknamesIn English Canada, the top five terms of endearment are Honey, Babe, Sweetie, Baby and Love, according to a survey.
Read more »
Ottawa school board softens policy around police uniforms in classroomsOttawa’s English language public school board is softening its stance on whether police officers in uniform can address students in the classroom.
Read more »