Collaboration: University of Hawaii - Hilo

 

Goal: Learners developed a better understanding and appreciation for the history of Japan and how Sadako Sasaki's story relates to Hawaii

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Accomplishments:

• Learner engaged in live interactive presentation of the story of Sadako, as it was told by her brother Masahiro Sasaki

• Participants took part in sharing Sadako's legacy of peace by folding a paper crane that was donated to the Hiroshima Children's Peace Monument​

 

Testimony:
“We have a deeper appreciation for the Japanese culture by listening to the story of Sadako. I read her story but was able to get a better understanding through her brother's perspective.” (student)