Some of the Executive Committee Members voiced concern that a B&B was a private property, thus unsuitable for the Project. However, people come to visit his B&B from all over the world, and he planned a great tree-planting ceremony. He made the town of Alberobello, local schools and people get involved in the discussions of what each of us should do to contribute to the world peace in our everyday life.
Stanisci gave a talk about the location of Nagasaki, kaki tree, the Kaki Tree Project and other planting sites as he was showing photos of the atomic bomb “Fat Man” and such.
After the mayor and the school principal made speeches, they planted the sapling from the bombed kaki tree.
The representatives of children put soil over the tree roots, and poured water in turns from the watering-pot.
Dr. Ebinuma’s message was read out. Then, the children who hung an alphabet letter from their neck recited their poems and sang a song.
Everyone released white balloons into the sky. They also placed the kaki fruit shaped board with a stick that they had prepared around the tree. They set up a signboard beside the tree as well.
