Unity Tree - Newcastle City Library

Saturday 6 December 2025
19 days from now
11am - 12pm
1hr

The Japanese tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as senbazuru, is believed to grant a wish or bring good fortune. Community groups and schools, from Newcastle to Japan have folded over 10,000 cranes as a powerful symbol of hope, peace and unity. These cranes will be displayed on the Unity Tree at the Newcastle Library. Please join us to share food and music as we celebrate this symbol of unity. 

This is a free event, no bookings required.

Contributors: 

Center for Equity and Excellence in Higher Education 
Children's University
Community Chef Challenge 
Global Gathering 
Hamilton East Public School 
Harmony Day
Hunter School of the Performing Arts 
International Human Rights students
International Women's Day
Jimmy and Louise Lawless
Klemzig Centre for Deaf Education (South Australia)
Legal Systems and Methods students
Multicultural Expo
New Annual Opening Night Event (Newcastle Library)
Nihon University
Paper Cranes for Peace project
Refugee Week (Wallsend Library)
Singelton Public Library
Ube, Japan Student visit 

Supported by Newcastle Libraries, School of Law and Justice, and the Ned Foundation.

If you have any access or inclusion needs, please email [email protected]

Dates

  • Saturday 06 December 2025 11:00 am
Booking fees may apply.

Venue

Newcastle Library
15 Laman Street
Newcastle
2300