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Opening Ceremony

Date: November 8th , 2019 (Fri)
Time: 13:00 ~ 16:00
Venue: HIROSHIMA Green Arena

Time Event
12:00 Doors Open
12:15 – 13:00 Welcome Attraction
13:00 – 13:05 Opening Movie
13:05 – 13:45 Entrance and Introduction of Representatives
13:45 – 14:00 Opening Attraction
14:00 – 14:02 Opening Address and Gong
14:02 – 14:06 Playing of National Anthems
14:06 – 14:14 Introduction of Participating Countries
14:14 – 14:19 Opening Address
14:19 – 14:24 Welcome Address
14:24 – 14:29 Introduction Movie of International President
14:29 – 14:39 Address by International President
14:39 – 14:50 Address by Guests
14:50 – 15:50 Keynote Speech
15:50 – 15:52 Closing Address and Gong

※ English, Korean and Chinese interpretation will be available during the opening ceremony. (Radio included in the registration kit)
※ The forum chairperson, Honorary Forum Chairperson, international president, Hiroshima City Mayor and Hiroshima Prefectural Governor will give speechs in their own languages.
※ Keynote Speech “What is A-Bomb Exposure Damage?”
Speaker : Mr. Noriyuki Kawano (professor, Director of the Center for Peace, Hiroshima University)

Notes on the Opening Ceremony

The following attendees will be seated on the stage
a ) Forum Chairperson & Spouse
b ) Guests of Honor
c ) International President & Spouse
d ) LCIF Chairperson
e ) Past International Presidents & Spouses
f ) International Directors & Spouses
g ) International Board Appointees & Spouses
h ) Past International Directors & Spouses
i ) Governor Conference Chairperson & Spouse
j ) Past and Next Forum Chairperson & Spouses
k ) Candidate for Second Vice President & Spouse

Seating Arrangement

Opening Ceremony Seating Plan

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