National Commemorative Event
On Friday 15 Aug, the Royal British Legion and Government will hold a National Event at the Armed Forces Memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and WWII’s end.
VJ Day 80th Anniversary
ভিজে ডে কী?
যদিও ভিই দিবস (ইউরোপে বিজয়) ১৯৪৫ সালের মে মাসে ইউরোপে যুদ্ধের সমাপ্তি চিহ্নিত করেছিল, বহু হাজার সশস্ত্র বাহিনীর সদস্য তখনও দূরপ্রাচ্যে লড়াইয়ে নিয়োজিত ছিলেন। জাপানের বিরুদ্ধে বিজয় অর্জিত হয়েছিল প্রচুর মূল্যে, এবং জাপান বিজয় দিবস (ভিজে ডে) ১৫ আগস্ট ১৯৪৫-এ জাপানের আত্মসমর্পণের দিনটিকে চিহ্নিত করে, যা দ্বিতীয় বিশ্বযুদ্ধের সমাপ্তি ঘটিয়েছিল।.
Fighting in the Asia-Pacific took place from Hawaii to North East India. Britain and the Commonwealth’s principle fighting force, the Fourteenth Army, was one of the most diverse in history – more than 40 languages were spoken, and all the world’s major religions were represented.
How to get involved in commemoration activities
Beacon Lighting
Beacons and Lamp Lights of Peace will be lit across the UK, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and UK Overseas Territories.
Local Events
Many towns and cities across the UK will be holding their own events, such as street parties, exhibitions, and commemorative services.
Tower of London Poppy Installation
30,000 ceramic poppies at the Tower of London will honour those who served and died in conflict. Each poppy marks a life lost and stands as a powerful symbol of remembrance.
Discover your Second World War history
You can use these online resources to discover your local and family Second World War histories and connections.
Find your local memorial
Use IWM’s War Memorials Register to explore 100,000+ UK memorials and find names of over 1.5 million people who served.
Portraits of Veterans
The Royal British Legion is curating an exhibition of portraits of Second World War veterans, titled Through their eyes: 80 years on.
Host a wartime-inspired party
Invite friends & family along to a wartime-inspired event featuring readings of poems, quizzes, wartime recipes, and games.
VJ Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration Pack
Download our Commemoration Pack to access various resources such as quizzes and game ideas.
