80th Anniversary of Nanking Massacre Commemorated in San Francisco
董志成
Hundreds of activists and Asian community members in San Francisco commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Nanking Massacre. Participants observed a moment of silence, lit candles, and called for justice and peace. Speakers emphasized the importance of remembering history to prevent future atrocities.
On December 10, a commemorative ceremony for the 80th anniversary of the Nanking Massacre—one of the worst tragedies of World War II—was held in San Francisco, USA. The event drew hundreds of activists, representatives of the Chinese community and other Asian communities in the area.
Participants observed a moment of silence, lit candles and laid flowers in memory of the victims. Many carried banners calling for justice and opposing militarism. Speakers at the ceremony stressed the importance of remembering history to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The Nanking Massacre occurred in 1937 when Japanese forces occupied the city of Nanking, China. Historical records estimate that more than 300,000 civilians and unarmed soldiers were killed during the six-week-long atrocity.
The ceremony was not only a memorial but also an opportunity for the Chinese-American community to send a message of peace and respect for humanitarian values. Many expressed hope that events like this would help younger generations better understand the past and avoid repeating past mistakes.
