Marshall Islands Day Two

Building up to rain over the Marshall Islands / Photo: Jessie Boylan

Building up to rain over the Marshall Islands / Photo: Jessie Boylan

This evening in Dalap Park was the commemoration  ceremonies for the people of Enewetak Atoll who were affected by the US nuclear tests in the 50s and 60s. As part of the commemorations community members sang and performed dances for the very appreciative audience. On the screen during the songs photographs of each atomic blast played on loop which emphasised the number and size of the nuclear tests in the Marshall Islands.

Community from Enewektak sing as part of the Nuclear Survivors Remembrance week in Majuro, Marshall Islands / Photo: Jessie Boylan

Community from Enewektak sing as part of the Nuclear Survivors Remembrance week in Majuro, Marshall Islands / Photo: Jessie Boylan

For the good of mankind we are still suffering. A poster as part of the Enewetak commemorations on Majuro / Photo: Jessie Boylan

For the good of mankind we forever suffer. A poster as part of the Enewetak commemorations on Majuro / Photo: Jessie Boylan

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People from Enewetak dance for the community during nuclear survivors week, Majuro / Photo: Jessie Boylan