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- South Wales Argus
Risca yarn bombers VJ Day decorations marking historic event
This year's VJ Day or Victory over Japan Day is extremely significant as it marks 80 years since Japan's surrender during World War Two.
The event is taking place this Friday on (August 15) and marks the day Japan chose to admit defat during World War Two. Risca Yarn Bombers VJ Day decorations marking the historic event (Image: Sharon Lewis) This of course comes after the United States detonated two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The aerial bombings killed between 150,000 and 246,000 people, (most of whom being civilians) and remains the only uses of nuclear weapons in an armed conflict.
Risca Yarn Bombers VJ Day decorations marking the historic event (Image: Sharon Lewis) A range of commemorative events are taking place around Newport and Gwent.
On Friday 15 August, a concert marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day will take place at Newport Market from 6.30pm to 8pm.
This free event will be hosted by west end performer, Anthony Stuart-Lloyd and will feature music from the City of Newport Male Choir and sea shanty group Bois Y Bryn.
Will you pay your respects?
