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World Monuments Fund Announces $250,000 Grant to Support Restoration of Kesennuma Cultural Heritage Damaged in Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
On the eve of the second anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011, World Monuments Fund (WMF) announced today a $250,000 grant to advance the efforts of the local community in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, to restore and preserve its historic cityscape that was damaged in that catastrophic natural disaster. The grant will be presented at a ceremony held at Kesennuma City Hall on March 10.
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