Bells ring to remember martyrs of war

"To remember history is not to remember hatred. We want to pay tribute to martyrs who form the backbone of our nation. Through this ceremony, we want to call for world peace," said Fan Lihong, director of the history museum.

Craig Hoehne, whose grandfather, an Australian soldier, was captured by Japanese troops during World War II, shared the story of how Australians were imprisoned in POW camps in Shenyang.

"I want to express respect to those who sacrificed for peace. Not unlike the Chinese historical narrative, this history is also etched deeply into the national psyche of Australians. The phrase used to commemorate those sacrificed in the defense of their nation is 'Lest we forget'－meaning "may it never be forgotten", he said.

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