PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The Pearl Harbor National Memorial has partnered with Pacific Historic Parks to hold special events on Sunday and Monday that commemorate the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The public is invited to a rare opportunity to hear the stories of two hibakusha, or atomic bomb survivors, in person at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 18 and 2 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater located at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

National Park Service and Pacific Historic Parks staff will also be on site to share stories of the peace and reconciliation that grew out of the harsh reality of World War II.

However, no park film will be shown at the event.

An earlier event, the third annual Lights for Peace was held on Aug. 7 to commemorate the anniversary.

One year ago, Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui and United States Ambassador Rahm Emanuel signed the historic Sister Parks Agreement between Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

The partnership was established to further the mission of the two sites, which acknowledges the reality and tragedy of WWII while also embracing the power of peace and shared partnership in the future.

There is no event fee. However, there is a $7 parking fee per day.

Sarah Yamanaka covers news and events for Spectrum News Hawaii. She can be reached at sarah.yamanaka@charter.com.