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Commemorations in Wales to mark 70th VJ Day anniversary Commemorations in Wales to mark 70th VJ Day anniversary
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Commemorations are taking place across Wales to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Japan day.Commemorations are taking place across Wales to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Japan day.
VJ Day on 15 August 1945 followed the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by atomic bombs.VJ Day on 15 August 1945 followed the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by atomic bombs.
On Saturday, services are being held at St John's Church in Cardiff and at the war memorial in Llandudno, Conwy. On Saturday, services have been held at St John's Church in Cardiff and at the war memorial in Llandudno, Conwy.
A national service is taking place at Llandaff Cathedral on Sunday where First Minister Carwyn Jones will give a reading.A national service is taking place at Llandaff Cathedral on Sunday where First Minister Carwyn Jones will give a reading.
The Cardiff Branch of the Burma Star Association will hold its final annual service, open to all, at St John's Church at 12:00 BST. The Cardiff Branch of the Burma Star Association has held its service at St John's Church.
A parade will march from Llandudno Pier Head at 11:00 BST to the war memorial where a drumhead service will take place. About 200 people joined the parade from Llandudno Pier Head to the war memorial where a drumhead service will take place.
The national service the following day, which is open to the public and has been organised by the Welsh government, Cardiff council and Llandaff Cathedral, will start at 15:30 BST.The national service the following day, which is open to the public and has been organised by the Welsh government, Cardiff council and Llandaff Cathedral, will start at 15:30 BST.
Speaking ahead of the event Mr Jones said: "We must never forget the sacrifice allied forces made for our freedoms during World War Two.Speaking ahead of the event Mr Jones said: "We must never forget the sacrifice allied forces made for our freedoms during World War Two.
"Victory in Japan by the allied forces brought to an end six years of conflict which saw the tragic loss of so many lives and the destruction of so many communities across the world."Victory in Japan by the allied forces brought to an end six years of conflict which saw the tragic loss of so many lives and the destruction of so many communities across the world.
"Their heroics in battle, often so very far from home, will always have a special place in our hearts and it's important we remember and show our gratitude for their service.""Their heroics in battle, often so very far from home, will always have a special place in our hearts and it's important we remember and show our gratitude for their service."