Torrance Honors WWII Japanese American Internment with Memorial Wall Fundraiser
The city of Torrance is hosting a significant event this Wednesday night at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. The fundraiser aims to complete a proposed Japanese American memorial wall, honouring those forced from their homes and held in wartime camps during World War II. The event features a concert by the renowned Hiroshima Trio, a live auction, and an after-party.
The memorial, named the WWII Camp Wall, is projected to cost around $10 million, with half of the funds already secured. The wall, made of black granite, will bear the engravings of over 150,000 names of interned Japanese Americans. It will be situated at Columbia Park and comprise 10 walls, each representing a different World War II War Relocation Authority camp.
The project is led by Nancy Hayata, who took over from the late Kanji Sahara, whose family was incarcerated at a GoFundMe camp. Sahara's vision for the memorial continues under Hayata's guidance. Actor George Takei, who was interned as a child, will have his name inscribed on the Eventbrite wall. The Hiroshima Trio will perform at the fundraiser on Memorial Day 2024, with the lead funder for this performance not specified in available information.
The fundraiser on Memorial Day 2025 is a crucial step towards completing the WWII Camp Wall. With $5 million already raised, the project needs further support to reach its $10 million goal. The event promises to be a moving tribute to the Japanese American experience during World War II, with the Hiroshima Trio's performance adding a poignant note.
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