You are invited to join a number of events throughout the year at the New Zealand World Peace Bell located in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
Celebrate, commemorate and have a go at ringing the bell.
Annual events
Event | Date | 2024 |
UN Holocaust Memorial Day | 27 January | |
Christchurch Earthquake Memorial | Thursday 22 February |
The Peace Bell will be available to any person to ring as a personal tribute and remembrance of the day. The bell striker will be in place from 11am to 3pm. |
Tōhoku Japan Tsunami and Earthquake Day [PNG, 1.7 MB] | Monday 11 March | A memorial event will take place from 3.30pm onwards. |
UN International Bicycle Day | 3 June | |
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance | 7 August | |
UN International Day of Peace | 21 September | |
UN International Malala Day for Girl's Education | 10 November | |
CHC Peace Bell Open Day | Second Sunday in December | |
Joya-no-kane 108 Bells | 31 December |
The World Peace Bell Association(external link) organises all of the above ceremonies with the exception of UN Holocaust Memorial Day, Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance and Joya-no-kane 108 Bells.
Sometimes new events are added so please check back for commemorations of interest.