Holocaust Memorial Commemoration Day

Event Description

Remember the many killed in the Holocaust, in recent genocides and in fleeing danger to seek sanctuary.

Image - detail of Germany's Children are Starving, 1924 Lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz

Join us for a free, drop-in event to remember the many killed in the Holocaust, in recent genocides and in fleeing danger to seek sanctuary.

The commemmoration day will open with a speech by Professor Aubrey Newman. There will be readings and film of the testimonies of survivors and personal stories of family members lost. Also view an exhibition of the Wiener Library from its origins in the holocaust to the present day. Watch an installation by artist George Sfougaras* of two films exploring the loss of the Jewish community in Greece through images and poetry, and the illustrated story ‘A Winter’s Night in Prague’, accompanied by a lament by Israeli Oud player Gal Hever. Take part in a Foundation Stones workshop to create your own message or image to be included as part of the new national Holocaust Memorial.

Covid notice: Please note, a face covering must be worn inside the museum. The event will allow for social distancing, with some activities requiring a ticket.

Ticketed activities are listed in the itinerary below, which you can book at reception on the day:

• 12pm: Opening speech by professor Aubrey Newman – Victorian Gallery


• 12.40pm: Filmed testimony of a holocaust survivor - Lord Mayor's Room - ticketed


• 1.40pm: Readings of the stories of family members who suffered or were killed in the holocaust – Victorian Gallery


• 2.15pm: Filmed testimony of a holocaust survivor - Lord Mayor's Room - ticketed


• 3pm: Readings of the stories of family members who suffered or were killed in the holocaust – Victorian Gallery


• All afternoon, 12 - 4pm:
  
  
  
  • Foundation Stones workshop - Council Room - ticketed
  
  
  • Viewing of artist installation – German Expressionist Gallery
  
  
  • Viewing of Wiener Library exhibition – Victorian Gallery
  
  
  
  

* From Sunday 30th January, the two illustrated presentations Tales from an Old Fort Town and One Winter's Night in Prague, by artist George Sfougaras, will also be displayed in several public settings including Green Dragon Square, venues in Greece and online by several organisations worldwide. 

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