10.5 : WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM -Speakpeace

 WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM - Speakpeace

 The War Remnants Museum used to be called the Museum of American War Crimes until as recent as 1993.  American Military vehicles and equipment left behind in 1975 decorate the courtyard entrance, and much of the exhibits held inside are dedicated to telling the truth about the war in Vietnam.

The new room that displays the Vietnamese Children's Art Exhibit is an expression of the desire for Peace for Vietnam, and for the world.

Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center brought 22 of the children's paintings to Kent and published a catalogue of the  corresponding poems written by Americans.  A call for poetry submissions brought over 1200 poems in response to the 22 paintings that have now become a traveling exhibit.

Dr. Ed Tick presented the printed catalogues to Museum Director Madame Huynh Ngoc Van.  This even is a testament to Soldier's Heart's efforts to build bridges between the people of Vietnam and America - and a sincere dedication to peace and healing for all.

Museum Director Madame Huynh Ngoc Van is part of the 4 person delegation who will be joining Soldier's Heart and Warriors Journey Home at the International Summit on War and Peace to be held at Case Western University October 25-30.  Dr. Tick is the Keynote speaker, and former Viet Cong soldier Tam Tien will also be attending the Summit.

Find information and register for the Summit HERE

The presentation of the Speakpeace catalogues was covered 

by the local paper Tuoi Tre - read/see the article HERE

 

Hoa Binh is peace in Vietnamese.  

It is pronounced (waaah bin)