A solemn ceremony was held at Liverpool’s Town Hall to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia. The theme of the service, ‘For a Better Future’, was a reminder to residents to learn about past horrors, so that they never happen again. The Lord Mayor and Rabbi Fagleman from the Allerton Hebrew Congregation laid candles, and there were prayers and speeches from Francine Palant, who shared her experiences as a child of two Holocaust survivors.
The ceremony opened with performances by King David High School’s musicians and the Lord Mayor, Cllr Richard Kemp CBE, also laid a wreath at St John’s Gardens. Liverpool City Council reinforced its commitment to Holocaust awareness at last week’s Full Council meeting. The Town Hall, St George’s Hall, and the Cunard Building were also lit up in purple lights to mark the day, reminding people of the atrocities that were committed during these genocides.
During Holocaust Memorial Day, the Lord Mayor, Councillor Richard Kemp CBE, emphasized that this was a critical milestone since Auschwitz was liberated eight decades ago, and the genocide of Bosnia happened thirty years ago. He encouraged everyone to combat prejudice in all its forms, stating that Liverpool takes pride in being a community of diversity. He believes that the city must work towards a bright future in which all communities live together, safely and with mutual respect. Jeremy Wolfson, who chairs the Holocaust Memorial Day Planning Group at Liverpool City Council and is also a member of Liverpool’s Jewish community, emphasized that this ceremony raised awareness and gave the city the opportunity to reflect on the Holocaust and how they can ensure that the attitudes that led to them are not repeated
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