The city of Gifu declared itself the "Peace City" in 1988, when it celebrated the centennial of its incorporation. Gifu has worked on various projects to promote peace, praying for true permanent peace together with the people of the world. One of these activities is the Peace Bell project. Gifu holds an event annually on July to commemorate the tragedy of the war.

On that day or as close as possible, we will observe the same Peace Bell ceremony in Greater Cincinnati.
Please join us as we ring the bell and pray for world peace along with the citizens of Gifu, our Sister City in Japan. Every year on July 9, Gifu holds a Peace Bell Ceremony to commemorate the tragedy that befell Gifu in World War II and to pray for world peace. 

Here in Cincinnati, we will observe the same Peace Bell Ceremony on Sunday, July 19. Please join as they ring bells and pray for peace along with the citizens of Gifu.

Attendees will also celebrate Tanabata, the Star Festival. Tanabata celebrates the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi (represented by the stars Vega and Altair respectively), as well as enjoy a rousing performance by Cincinnati-Dayton Taiko.

Bring your own bell to ring and join!

Children are welcome. RSVP by July 15 with the number of attendees (adults & children), your
name and contact information (email address/phone number) to: reply@cincinnati-gifu.org

Gifu Sister City Committee

International Friendship Park

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Peace Bell Ceremony

Every year on July 9, Gifu holds a Peace Bell Ceremony to commemorate the tragedy that befell Gifu in World War II and to pray for world peace. Here in Cincinnati, we will observe the same Peace Bell Ceremony on Sunday, July 19.

Community Calendar

Peace Bell Ceremony