NB: This page includes monuments in Canada (British Columbia), East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands Thailand, Vietnam, and USA (Alaska, Guam, Hawaii & Northern Mariana Islands).
For other Pacific countries, go to Australia, China (including Taiwan), Japan, Latin America, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, and USA (California, Oregon & Washington).
Click here for special section on four Pacific Rim Parks (in California, China, Mexico & Russia).
| Note a number of Rotary peace monuments below (in British Columbia, Mariana Islands, Philippines, Thailand, etc.).
| Note a number of Japanese peace monuments below (in Alaska, Guam, Iwo Jima, Malaysia, Mariana Islands, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Thailand, etc.)
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"Golden Rule," Eureka, California (USA). Now out of water and for sale by Leon Zerlang (humtug@gmail.com). Asking price is $9,500. Email Jan. 19, 2010 from Wendy E. Chmielewski, PhD, George Cooley Curator,
Swarthmore College Peace Collection, Swarthmore. Pennsylvania (USA): "The sailing ship that in 1958 [Quakers] Albert
Bigelow [1906-1993], James Peck [1914-1993], George Willoughby [1914-2010] (who just passed away two weeks
ago), attempted to sail into the atomic testing grounds near the Marshall
Islands. The ship has been repossessed by Leon Zerlang, the ship yard
owner (from the bankrupt actual owner). Leon is aware of the ship's
history and would like to help save The Golden Rule, but needs ideas and
help on what to do to save this ship. Several years ago I received an
almost identical email from another ship owner trying to save The Phoenix (qv),
a sailing ship with a similar history. I don't know the fate of The
Phoenix. It would be a shame to lose still another piece of peace movement
history. Ideally something like The Golden Rule, a beautiful sailing ship,
should be preserved by the Smithsonian, but I don't know that they have any
interest in it." Right image shows Earle Reynolds [1910-1998], his second wife Akie Nagami, Phil Drath, Betty Boardman, Bob Eaton, Horace Champhy, and Ivan Massar embarking from Misaki, Kanagawa (Japan) on February 16, 1967, en route to North Vietnam with medical supplies. "In 1959, Bigelow published a book, "Voyage of the Golden Rule: An Experiment with Truth," which documented his journey. The story would go on to inspire fellow Quaker Marie Bohlen to suggest the use of a similar tactic to members of the Vancouver-based Don't Make a Wave Committee (later to become Greenpeace) in 1970."
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Cape Dezhnev, Naukan (Russia) & Cape Prince of Wales, Wales, Alaska (USA). A joint project by Michigan sculptor David Barr and Alaskan artist Joe Senungetuk. Two "sculpture installations" evoking a bird, a boat, and a hand extended in friendship. About 60 miles (97 km) apart on each side of the Bering Sea at sites of the first human migrations into North America. According to Barr, "the two sculptures are a peaceful symbol for a border of international tension."
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| 1987 - Japanese Peace Monument, Attu Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska (USA). Erected by Japan at site of only battle on US soil during World War II.
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Australia
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|   1969 - Bust of Mahatma Gandhi, between Shrum buildings, Simon Frazier University, Burnaby, British Columbia (Canada). Entry #1227 in the "Peace Movement Directory" by James Richard Bennett (2001).
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| 1987 - Inuksuk, English Bay, Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada). "This is a contemporary work created by artisan Alvin Kanak of Rankin Inlet, Northwest Territories (which is now in the territory of Nunavut that separated from the Northwest Territories in 1999). It was given as a gift to the city for Expo 86. The land has since been donated to the city, and it is now a protected site. Friendship and the welcoming of the world are the meanings of both the English Bay structure and the 2010 Winter Olympics emblem (qv). Kanak's work represents the strength of his people and the modes of communication and technology before modern Canada."
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| Date? - Inuksuk, Lake Windermere, Invermere, East Kootenay Region, British Columbia (Canada).
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| 1987 - Seaforth Peace Park & Fountain, Burrard Street Bridge (south end), Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada). Click here for air view. Entry #1247 in the "Peace Movement Directory" by James Richard Bennett (2001).
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| 1987 - Doukhobor Village Museum, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, Kootenay Region, British Columbia (Canada). "A reconstructon of a typical Doukhobor village, as lived in 1908-1939 showing all of the major buldings, tools, handicrafts and instruments used at the time." Has statue of Leo Tolstoy [1828-1910]. Entry #1228 in the "Peace Movement Directory" by James Richard Bennett (2001).
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| Date? - West Han Dynesty Bell, Shangahi Alley, Chinatown, Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada). Replica of a bell unearthed in Guangzhou in 1983. Gift from the City of Guangzhou to the City of Vancouver for the 15th anniversary of the twinning of the two cities. 
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| 1993 - Cumberland Peace Park, Cumberland, Bowen Island, British Columbia (Canada). Entry #1232 in the "Peace Movement Directory" by James Richard Bennett (2001).
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| Date? - Marine Peace Park, 750 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia (Canada). "Located at the wharf on the shores of Shuswap Lake. The park is the site of WOW (Wednesday on the wharf) a wonderful community attraction. This site is also a great location for weddings. The Raven Trail connects Marine Park to the Raven subdivision along the scenic Salmon Arm Bay waterfront."
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| 2010 - Statue of Ilanaaq the Inunnguaq, top of the Whistler Village Gondola, Whistler Blackcomb Resort, Whistler, British Columbia (Canada). Mascot of the 2010 Winter Olympics. "The basis of the logo of the 2010 Winter Olympics [right image] designed by Vancouver artist Elena Rivera MacGregor. Its use has been controversial, both among the Inuit and the First Nations of British Columbia. Although the design has been questioned, people believe it pays tribute to the inuksuk that stands at Vancouver's English Bay."
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Cambodia
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|  September 27, 2007 - "World of Peace," Kompong Thom (Cambodia). "Depicts three catfish with a globe balancing on the nose of the highest leaping fish." Made out of old guns and weapons that had been used by the Khmer Rouge.
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| October 9, 2007 - "Naga for Peace & Development," Batambang (Cambodia). "I followed the river down to a large square surrounding a large metal sculpture of (you guessed it) Naga. As I approached the statue, it began to look a little bizarre, as if crafted from many small pieces. It turns out that the large statue is made out of old guns and weapons that had been used by the Khmer Rouge."
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China
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East Timor
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International People's Park (IPP), Dili (East Timor). "Park & its monument in central Dili [were] inaugurated by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan in the presence of many dignitaries." /// "In 1999, following the United Nations-sponsored act of self-determination, Indonesia relinquished control of the territory, & East Timor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on May 20, 2002." 
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|  Date? - Pacific Peace Memorial Park, just off Marine Corps Drive, Mataguac (US Territory of Guam). Dedicated to those lost their lives during World War II. Near the battle site between Japanese and American soldiers. /// "This memorial was erected by a Japanese group to commemorate all those who died on Guam during World War II. It is located the site of the last Japanese command post. Although the island was basically secure, General Obata, Commander of the Japanese forces was still holed up in his command post. It was stormed by American troops on August 12, 1944. Rather than surrender, General Obata committed suicide in his bunker."
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| January 16, 2010 - "Peace Monument," Tamuning Park, Tamuning (US Territory of Guam).
"Soka Gakkai International (SGI) members from Guam, the US mainland, Oceania & Japan gathered to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of SGI (January 26, 1975) [and] to unveil a monument dedicated to the SGI's founding & to world peace.
On one side of the monument are the opening lines from Mr. Ikeda's novel, The Human Revolution: 'Nothing is more barbarous than war. Nothing is more cruel. And yet, the war dragged on.' On the opposite side are the opening lines from The New Human Revolution: 'Nothing is more precious than peace. Nothing brings more happiness. Peace is the most basic starting point for the advancement of humankind.'
In the center of the monument are words from Mr. Ikeda, stating 'Rather than seeking after your own praise or glory, I hope that you will dedicate your noble lives to sowing the seeds of peace throughout the entire world. I shall do the same.'"
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| Christmas Day, December 1963 - Peace Corps Memorial Monument, Old Hilo County Hospital site near Rainbow Falls, Hilo, Big Island (Hawaii). "Upon learning of Kennedy's assassination November 22, 1963, members of the the Peace Corps Training Center donated a dollar apiece from their
$10.50 weekly salary to pay for a bronze plaque bearing the words, 'And So, My Fellow Americans, Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You, Ask What You Can Do For Your Country,' from his inaugural address."
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| 1986 - Hawaii Peace Memorial, Kennedy Theatre, Manoa Campus, University of Hawai`i, Honolulu, Hawai`i (USA). Granite monument commemorates Japanese immigration to Hawai‘i. Click here for a PowerPoint presentation.
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| Date? - Paleaku Peace Gardens Sanctuary, Captain Cook, Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii (USA). "A seven acre botanical garden that facilitates educational, spiritual, and cultural programs. Our mission is to offer a sanctuary for the advancement of individuals toward peace and harmony." Image shows Galaxy Garden, "a meticulously planned garden spanning about 30 meters providing a relatively accurate map of our Milky Way Galaxy. Different plants depict stars, globular clusters, and even nebulas. Many bright stars visible in Earth's night sky are depicted on leaves surrounding the marked location of the Sun. Plant rows were placed to represent arms of our Galaxy, including the Sun's Orion Arm, the impressive Sagittarius Arm, and the little discussed Norma Arm. A small bar runs through our Galaxy's center, while a fountain has been built to represent the central black hole. What a stellar use of space! Credit & Copyright: Garden by Jon Lomberg; Kite Aerial Photography by Pierre and Heidy Lesage; NASA website."
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| 2000 - Leahi Millennium Peace Garden, Diamond Head, Honolulu, Hawaii (USA). "Created by teens from around the globe to promote peace and cultural understanding and now stands as a symbol of solidarity and hope."
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| 2006 - "Plant Peace" Mural, Leahi Millennium Peace Garden, Diamond Head, Honolulu, Hawaii (USA).
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Indonesia
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|  After 2002 - Bali Bombing Memorial, Kuta, Bali (Indonesia). Also known as Peace Memorial? Kuta is one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations and site of bombings on October 12, 2002 (202 killed), and October 1, 2005 (26 killed). See Bali Monument in London (England).
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Iwo Jima (Japan)
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| May 19, 1985 - "Reunion of Honor" Monument", Iwo Jima Island, Ogasawara (Japan). Inscription reads in English and Japanese, "On the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, American and Japanese veterans met again on these same sands, this time in peace and friendship..." Ogasawara is one of eight villages of Tokyo.
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Nong Khai (Thailand) & Vientiane (Laos). "With a length of 1,170 m, the bridge has two 3.5 m-wide road lanes, two 1.5 m-wide footpaths and a single metre gauge railway line in the middle, straddling the narrow central reservation."
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Malaysia
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|  Date? - Peace Park, Layang-Layangan Village, Labuan Federal Territory (LFT), Borneo Island (Malaysia). Adjacent to Surrender Point where the commander of the Japanese Army surrendered to the Australians on September 9, 1945, leading to the end of WW-II in Borneo."This beautiful landscaped park was built as a memorial and renunciation of the horrers [sic] of war. A huge man-made mound is the focal point and there is a plaque signifying the renunciation of war." Formerly known as Victoria, LFT is "best known as an offshore financial centre as well as a popular tourist destination for the neighboring Bruneians and scuba diving aficionados."
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| 2007 - "Islam is Peace," city? (Malaysia). By Russian artist Gregory Pototsky. Presented by the artist on the 50th anniversary of Malaysian independence. "For a long time I searched for a symbol that could represent tolerance across all religious faiths. In the Arabic language the words 'Islam' and 'Peace' have the same roots. Finally, I found one such symbol or rather combination of symbols; it is simple for everyone to understand, and it incorporates the Islamic croissant & the Peace branch of the olive tree.
Their peaceful spatial arrangement combined in one monument, called 'Islam is Peace,' reminds all of us that the word Islam is in reality the word Peace."
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Mariana Islands (USA)
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|  Date? - Peace Memorial Park, Suicide Cliff, Saipan Island (US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). "From the base of Suicide Cliff, you can look upwards to where many Japanese civilians and soldiers jumped to their deaths."
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| 1979 - North Saipan Korean Peace Memorial, Mount Marpi, Saipan Island (US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). "Built in remembrance of all the Koreans forced into slavery & killed during World War II. Next to the memorial, you’ll find the last command post of the Japanese Imperial Army, known as Banadero, with World War II cannons, artillery & tanks preserved in a limestone cave. There’s also a concrete bunker there that still has the imprint from an American bombing. Stop at 800-foot Laderan Banadero (or 'Suicide Cliff'), where Japanese soldiers jumped to their deaths rather than surrendering to the Americans. Between Sabaneta Point & Lagua Katan Point, you’ll find Puntan Sabaneta (also known as 'Banzai Cliff'), where the Japanese fought their last battle & the remaining soldiers & their families jumped off the cliff." 
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| About 1982 - Peace Memorial, Saipan Island (US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). From Saipan Tribune, Jan. 19, 2012: "A Japanese centenarian who is a lifelong educator & specialist in early-childhood education for children with disabilities is on Saipan to search for the peace memorial built some 30 years ago for Koreans who perished during World War II.
Dr. Saburo Shochi, founder of Japan's first school for mentally challenged children called 'Shiinomi Gakuen,' visited yesterday the monuments on the northern part of the island with his assistant, C, & his supporter, Koga Taketoshi, who also served as his translator.
Saipan Tribune joined the 105-year-old Shochi, who is on island for the third time, & his team in search of the peace memorial, making stops at the Korean Memorial, Okinawa Memorial, Last Command Post & Banzai Cliff to find the monument.
Taketoshi said that Shochi, who taught at Daegu Polytechnic College Graduate School in Korea, was instrumental in constructing the monument, which he described as about two meters high and etched with at least 20 Japanese, Korean & American names.
Taketoshi, who used to work for Japan's NHK television channel, recounted that Shochi was joined by a hundred Korean students during the unveiling of the peace memorial some 30 years ago.
Shochi's late daughter, Kuniko, visited the island in the '90s or about 20 years ago & found her father's peace memorial at the present site of the Korean Memorial."
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| Date? - Rotary Peace Monument, American Memorial Park Saipan Island (US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
Inspired by Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales (Australia).  
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| May 2002 - Gandhi, King, Ikeda Peace Gardens, Leadership Cultural Park, Tinian Island (US Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands). "For the members of Soka Gakkai, an international group that believes in humanistic principles based on Buddhism, the three deserve emulation as they are the paragons of non-violent change." Daisaku Ikeda [right image] is president of Soka Gakkai International (SGI).
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Mexico
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New Zealand
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Okinawa (Japan)
Click here for Okinawa webpage.
Palau
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Papua New Guinea
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Date? - Japanese Peace Memorial, Namanula Hill, Rabaul, East New Britain Province (Papua New Guinea). "Commands one of the best views of Rabaul and overlooks the harbor. Interestingly, this is the main Japanese memorial in the Pacific." "Instead of capturing Rabaul, the Allied forces bypassed it by establishing a ring of airfields and naval bases on the islands around it. Cut off from re-supply and under continual air attacks as part of Operation Cartwheel, the base became useless. The Japanese held Rabaul until they surrendered at the end of the war in August 1945."
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April 8, 1975 - Friendship Tower, Bagac (Philippines). Built by Rissho Kosei-kai of Japan as a sign of friendship and peace between the Philippines and Japan. Helps mark the places where the Bataan Death March started in 1942 (one in Bagac and the other in Mariveles). Dedication coincided with date on which Rissho Kosei-kai celebrates the birth of the Buddha Shakyamuni, founder of Buddhism.
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| Date? - Peace City Monument, City Hall, Surigao (Philippines). "A symbol that Surigao is one of the peaceful city and one of the most livable city in the Philippines."
From a letter by PP Geoffrey B.W.Little JP.PHF, RC North Sydney Sunrise D9680, Dean of the Ambassadorial Chair, Rotary District Peace Communities Programme (RDPCP), 19 Sep 2007: "Dear CP Don,
You might be aware there is a wonderful Rotary Peace City Monument in front of City Hall in Surigao, just up the road from you.
They declared along with Butuan a number of years back. Congratulations on your efforts and I hope to come and visit you in my capacity as the Dean of the Ambassadorial Chair of the Rotary Peace City Project aka the Rotary District Peace Communities Programme..."
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Fr. Angel Calvo, PAZ president, accompanied by Dr. Grace Rebollos, president of Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), & Prof. Ali Yacub, chairman of Golden Crescent Consortium of Peace Builders & Affiliates (GCCPBA) officially unveiled the first ever peace monument in the country."
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| Date? - Mindanao Peace Monument, Davao City, Mindanao (Phiippines). "With angel & dove, a priest, a lumad (indigenous people) & a moro (Muslim) symbolizing the three ethnic & religious pillars of multicultural Mindanao."
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|  Date? - Japanese Peace Memorial, Mt Austin (1353 feet), Solomon Peace Memorial Park, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands). Has view of Honiara, Iron Bottom Sound & the Florida Islands. Constructed by Japanese government.
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Thailand
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|  1961 - Thai Bell, John Wilson District Building, Federal Triangle, Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street, Washington, DC (USA). Presented to the people of Washington by the people of sister city Bangkok (Thailand).
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| Date? - Suan Santi Phap / Peace Park, Ratchawitee Road, Bangkok (Thailand). Close to Victory Monument. Text of sign: "This area is about 20 Rais & was the original location of the government housing estate, where a rather small public park for people to relax & exercise. It was built on later time by Bangkok metropolitan administration. The park has been named Suan Santi Phap in order to commemorate the final day of the World War II on the 16th August 1945, which is regarded as the peaceful day of mankind. The letter type of the park name is Buddha that Bhikku’s handwriting. In the park there is a sculpture of a bird holding a bunch of olive in its beak, which means the peace of the world. Its sculptural style comes from the work of a Spanish artist Picasso. The park has a natural wood garden atmosphere with most of perennial trees. There are three ponds in the centre of the park surrounded by footpaths & roads for jogging. [sic]"
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"First museum in Thailand to tell the story of working-class people. Divided into 6 rooms which demonstrate the development of Thai labor from the serf (slave) period up until the present day. There are murals depicting the evolution of working conditions and many displays of actual machinery used in these times. Admission is free, but visitors are requested to call in advance."
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a rare boulder of translucent jade
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in Canada in 2000. "Perhaps the largest and
most beautiful Buddha carved from
gemstone quality jade. Including
lotus and throne, over 3.5 metres (11.4 feet) tall... Inspired by
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inside the Mahabodhi Stupa in Bodh Gaya (India)." On world tour 2009-2010. Image made in Huntington Beach, California (USA), in October 2010. 
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| Date? - Luang Pu Memorial Sphere, Songphinong (Thailand). "Another symbol, very familiar to meditators, that of a giant sphere. Beyond the sphere lies the memorial hall [pyramid], though it was not yet complete... A major site associated with Bhikkhu Sodh Candasaro, widely known as the great meditation master, Luang Phor Wat Paknam (or Luang Pu Wat Paknam), who rediscovered the Dhammakaya method of meditation."
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| 2012 - Office building, Pathum Thani Province (Thailand).
Office Space: 80,000 sq.m., Height: 95 meters.
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 | Future - P-P Peace Park, where? (Thailand)."The sculptural landmark of The P-P Peace Park, characterful presence on the newly created public park represents the symbol of peace, and love that concerned in the context of climate changes and global warming. The dynamic form responds to the uniqueness of its location, adjacent to the waterfront through creating tranquility and intimacy. From the surrounding area, this proposed project is perceived as a sculptural landmark of the region." Monument designed by Khiensak Seangklieng.
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E | 1593 - Friendship Bridge, Hòa An (Vietnam). "Links the old Chinese and Japanese sides of the canal." "During the period of the China trade (16th-17th century), the town was called Hai Pho (Seaside Town) in Vietnamese. Originally, Hai Pho was a divided town with the Japanese settlement across the "Japanese Bridge." The bridge (Chùa cau) is a unique covered structure built by the Japanese, the only known covered bridge with a Buddhist pagoda attached to one side."
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| Date? - John McCain Monument, Truc Bach Lake, Hanoi (Vietnam). Inscription: "Here on 26 October 1967 at Truc Bach Lake in the capital city of Ha Noi, John Sidney McCain was shot out of the sky in his A4 aircraft by local citizens' militia defending Yen Phu. There were 10 other planes shot down on the same day." /// "The monument is in the rough shape of a plane, or the severed head of a crucifix, with the kneeling figure of John McCain at its center. Head bowed in penitence, knees buckling, eyes hooded in shame, he looks like a man quite capable of saying, even some thirty years later, "I am a war criminal; I bombed innocent women and children" – as he did in an interview with Mike Wallace on Sixty Minutes in 1997." /// "McCain is misspelled. It's odd that there's such a big monument here, while at the War Remnants Museum in Saigon he's not mentioned (as far as a I know). If he were to be mentioned, I suspect the plaque would read, 'Our honored prisoner from America broke both of his arms learning how to use chopsticks.'"
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| 1998 - My Lai Peace Park, My Lai (Vietnam). A project of the Madison Quakers.
Site of the My Lai Massacre by a unit of the US Army on March 16, 1968, of 347–504 unarmed citizens, all of whom were civilians and a majority of whom were women, children (including babies) and elderly people.
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| April 25, 2009 -
Vietnamese Boat People Monument, Westminster, Orange County, California (USA). Memorializes the tens of thousands who died in the high seas as they tried to escape communist Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon in April 1975. Built by Cam Ai Tran and Hap Tu Thai who escaped from Vietnam in 1979 by a boat which capcized, forcing them to swim ashore near Hai Nam Island in the South China Sea.
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