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A Thousand Paper Cranes

Blog Posted:5/6/2011 9:55:00 AM

Debbie's blog and current contest, which were both tributes to the amazing spirit of the Japanese really inspired me... I admit that I myself have sort of forgotten about their plight (& it oddly crossed my mind just a day before reading Debbie's blog on how they were?)

So anyway, reading her blog really made me look into how else I could help again in my own small way-- I remember reading something about making paper cranes but really didn't look into it (always that same old excuse of mine, procrastination)

So this time around I decided to really look into it: and I was both sad and happy with what I found out-- Sad in a way that I missed out on soo many opportunities to help out (since apparently there were just so many instances of these paper cranes going about during that time) BUT also happy since I learned about

A Thousand Paper Cranes (sen-zu-baru) --

I will try to keep this short (good luck to me) -- but it has long been believed that creating a thousand paper cranes would grant that person a wish-- As I have learned, Cranes are such a beautiful symbol of peace, and long life to the Japanese-- so whenever there is a need for hope and peace, this tribute is often given...

And this "thousand paper cranes" have been given much more meaning because of a 2-yr old girl, Sadako Sasaki, who survived the the A-bomb in Hiroshima, she survived the bomb but at age 11, she showed signs of having leukemia due to the radiation caused by the bomb—she died a year later.

Upon learning about the thousand paper cranes, she herself started folding these, in hopes of getting better, but when she knew that she wouldn't be able to make it, she dedicated these cranes for peace instead, I believe, in her words, she says at age 12 I will write peace on your wings, and you will fly all over the world.

She never did finish folding these cranes (I’ve read in some not sure how true that she was only able to make 644 cranes, so the rest were folded by her classmates and friends & family)…

There is actually a statue erected in 1958 in honor of her at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial also called the Genbaku Dome; at the bottom there is a plaque that reads This is our Cry. This is our Prayer. Peace in the world.

Every year thousands of paper cranes all over the world are sent to this memorial…

The devastating earthquake in Japan last March 11 prompted a worldwide call for these “thousand paper cranes”—I hate it that I was so busy during this time and all this flew over my head, especially this kind of crafty thing (all the more with a beautiful purpose) is my kind of thing….)

I was amazed with how so many instances of these have been going on around the world in support of the Japanese during this very trying time in their nation, and I am just moved by it—From schools, to businesses, to individuals, folding these paper cranes as an act of solidarity and support to the Japanese—some were also used as fund raisers…this warmed my heart so much…

Nonetheless my search for it wasn’t that futile—I stumbled on a site, http://www.athousandpapercranes.com/   ,which is still in need of donations, in support of the people affected by the earthquake…please check it out if you have the time and donate if you can (every little bit helps!)

and for our Canadian friends out there, especially if you are near High Park, they will have an event there, A Thousand Paper Cranes for Japan, on May 7 & 14 (1130am-230pm), amidst the cherry blossoms, to raise fund, &  awareness  for those affected by the quake…

I tried folding my first ever paper crane—haha it's not as graceful but hmm I tried...

 

well Thanks for reading this O_o and hope you think about how we can also help, be it in thoughts, prayer or actions—every little bit helps…thank you again Debbie for the reminder … :)

other links you can check out, soo amazing how many from around the world made (& are making) these paper cranes: http://www.onethousandcranesforjapan.com/ (this is different & for roughly $3.30) you can do something too...

They've achieved their goal here, but you can post photos of your paper cranes on their Facebook page---http://studentsrebuild.org/japan/

another group that accepts photos of paper cranes:  http://www.facebook.com/papercranesforjapan?sk=wall



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Kabuteng P.Ink
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Date: 5/10/2011 9:48:00 AM
& thanks for dropping by here & for the inspiration ^_^ & belated Happy mother's Day to you too :) hugs
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Date: 5/10/2011 9:47:00 AM
Hi Debbie! Eep? So it's not showing on your part? Hmm I wonder why? I wonder if others can't view it properly too? ok will try to change the photo-- my bio is so short though? & will see what i can search up ok? I only know the address of the memorial where you can send the paper cranes though---very nice idea you have! hugs to you :)
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Date: 5/9/2011 3:26:00 PM
Now my Dear please narrow your bio side so poor old Debbie can read your whole blog, my right side of your blog is all cut OFF! & I was SO interest! SMMOOOCHHHHH! Perhaps you can help me find where to send our winning poems so as to encourage the Japanese people and let them know they are still in our thoughts?
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Date: 5/7/2011 11:07:00 AM
thank you Michael for your heartwarming comments :) hugs your way :)
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Michael J.
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Date: 5/7/2011 3:51:00 AM
This is a very informative blog on some really tough times for so many people.. Your Poem is right on!! ANd more then that is your heart and constant caring for people everywhere.. Always amazed by you inner soul.. luv and hugs sent to you..luv Michael
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Date: 5/6/2011 10:36:00 PM
Hahaha gosh you had me laughing-- "that paper" indeed, wink wink ;) & yup see I also recycle? lol & happy you like my petite crane ;) & thank you for checking out my blog and the other sites :) & yup birds are tra-lalaling away over here too, this sunny sunny warm day :)-- ok no onions but still an inspiring day ;) hugs back :)
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Date: 5/6/2011 10:30:00 PM
Hey Missy, absolutely love your petite crane ;) I reckon it doesn't matter what size it is.. The message it conveys is just so huge and has an impact.. So good on ya for using "that paper" ;D thanks a mill for this blog and the information. Will check them out later today.. *birds are in chorus this morning. So we will have some sunshine today ;) *hugs*
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Date: 5/6/2011 9:44:00 PM
Hi Linda, I'm happy to share this with you and hope it brings inspiration as well :) have a safe trip, ok? and @Carolyn, I think your prayers will also do so much, the power of prayer is just awesome, you know? I myself was just amazed about these paper cranes :); & @Chris, yup we do tend to forget easily sometimes, but it sure is nice to be reminded and brought back to the reality of their plight (sure am glad for Debbie's reminder)-- happy that you also think of folding cranes (lol yeah mine was a baby one maybe I should fold a mommy one? for Mother's Day ^_^)-- Thanks again to all of you for dropping by-- hugs your way, ok ^_^
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Carolyn
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Date: 5/6/2011 1:42:00 PM
Thank you for sharing the history of these paper cranes with us, Nikko. I think you did a great job making yours. I don't have this type of skill, but perhaps a thousand prayers will work as well as a thousand paper cranes on behalf of the Japanese people. Bless you, Carolyn
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Linda-Marie
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Date: 5/6/2011 1:27:00 PM
thankxx sweet friend Nikko for posting a super informative blog and appreciate the links as well luv.. such interesting info.. hope u have an excellent weekend my friend..
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Date: 5/6/2011 1:14:00 PM
So happy to see you here, Gwendolen :) and that would be so awesome if you purchase kits :); any way we can help would be great :) & that's so great that you daughter is into origami & the Japanese culture :) thank you for sharing this with your daughter & her friends, this would be such a wonderful activity for them :) & @Andrea-- thanks for calling my crane a cutie, lol I agree with you ;) cranes sure are beautiful & graceful, huh? Thank you for you birthday greetings for my brother-- Debbie just inspired me so much to look into this, and I am grateful to her that it pushed me to donate something again & to make these cranes :) hugs to you both-- eep! I need to sleep now, 415 am O_0
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Date: 5/6/2011 1:05:00 PM
Nikko, this is an awesome blog. What a creative and thoughtful thing to blog about. I wish I had your originality to come up with such a worthwhile blog!And what a cute picture of your own little paper crane. That bird had crossed my mind as one to write about with the four birds contest!(but I didn't use it). WEll, have a good day, and happy birthday today, may 6, to your dear deceased brother. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 5/6/2011 1:03:00 PM
Nikko, Such a wonderful blog about hope and inspiration. My 12 yr old is proficient in origami and she is passionate about the Japanese culture as well. I will pass this on to her and her other artistic friends. We will def be purchasing some kits. Hugs, Gwendolen
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Date: 5/6/2011 11:35:00 AM
You got me smiling, Carrie & Nette ^_^ I am just happy that this blog in turn inspired you-- Carrie, you are so right, sometimes it is really more convenient to be complacent and just go on with our lives, but I sure am grateful that we get these "wake up calls" or "reminders" that we CAN actually DO something-- what could mean so little for us, can actually be a WHOLE LOT of Difference to others... so we should at least try-- thank you for reading my blog, but all the more Thank You for also doing something :) there are other sites which you can check out-- will update my blog for it :) hugs your way Carrie & Nette :)
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Date: 5/6/2011 11:22:00 AM
goosebumps, nikks... now, i'm teary-eyed... as a counselor, i should be the one to start this, but you are the more spirited one! shine on! and may we as human beings strive to remain resilient against all odds.. that is our spirit, our birtright! :) huggs
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Date: 5/6/2011 11:17:00 AM
Oh Nikko!!! I love this blog, and you and Debbie have actually given us a place to really "DO" something....not just fill up space with our good intentions!! Yesterday, as I was writing my poem for Debbie's contest...my heart was again filled with compassion for the suffering, and yet the dignity of the Japanese people ...and who knows what future lies for those who someday might face being exposed to the nuclear aftermath, just as that little girl of long ago. We do have suffering and hardship all over the world...here at home, and far away....BUT WE CAN HELP! Each in our own small way....let us not just write a poem, and then go on our merry way, forgetting and leaving only our words behind. I am going to try my hand at making a paper crane today! :) Thanks Nikko!
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Book: Reflection on the Important Things