On Sunday, July 19 you can take the family to the Asian American Resource Center to view the unveiling of the Thousand Cranes of Peace art installation — a larger-than-life display incorporating 1,000 origami cranes. This free family-friendly celebration takes places from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and includes origami crafts for kids, an Asian fashion show, taiko drumming, storytelling and more!

Japanese legend states that folding 1,000 origami cranes grants a wish. Origami cranes have become a symbol of peace through the story of WWII survivor Sadako Sasaki, a Japanese girl who folded a thousand paper cranes to be granted one wish—to live. Her story has inspired people all over the world to fold and display origami cranes as a symbol of peace.

Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) is bringing that spirit to Central Texas by creating the 1000 Cranes of Peace art installation. The goal of the 1,000 Cranes installation is to generate funding and awareness for programs that provide advocacy, counseling and resources to families seeking peace from domestic violence, sexual assault or trafficking. Every year, our community collectively builds an origami art installation while helping families find peace from abuse. This year, their goal is to build the largest origami crane installation yet! For every $10 raised, an origami crane will be added to the art installation.

Want to fold your own cranes and have them added to the installation? Visit thousandcranesofpeace.com for more information on how to participate in the project, or contact Nina Rinaldi at [email protected] or 512.949.5949 for information about how to get involved.

Learn more and RSVP on the Facebook event page.

Enjoy!