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Holocaust Memorial Day: Bristol remembers
“It is not just about remembrance, it is about remembering everything – the tragedy, the inhumanity, the resistance and the survivors courage,” said Valerie Russell Emmott, from the Bristol Holocaust Memorial committee.
She was speaking as Bristol held a commemoration event to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Bristol was one of 70 cities across the UK chosen to light a candle of hope to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. Community and multi-faith leaders from across the city attended the ceremony at the MShed.
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But today’s event is not just about remembering events 70 years ago.
“We are trying to commemorate, celebrate and educate by bringing everyone together in unity,” said Emmott.
She added: “Bristol is a city of sanctuary and offering refugees a home is as important today as it was all those years ago.
“2015 is a really significant year…it is the start of something and we are asking audiences today to reflect and ask themselves what can I do?”
Bristol is hosting a series of events throughout the year to educate people about the horrors of the the Holocaust.
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