The Dignity of Difference was the theme chosen by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust this year for annual Holocaust Memorial Day Service, which was held in the Assembly hall of the Town Hall this evening. The theme was about remembering that many groups were victimised under Hitler’s vile regime simply because they were different.
Jews, Roma and Sinti, Russian prisoners of war, black Germans, trade unionists, Jehovah’s Witnesses, political opponents, disabled people, homosexuals and lesbians all suffered because what made them different was perceived as a weakness to Hitler’s ideal society.
The chosen theme also reflects a desire for us to continue strengthening our communities by promoting harmony with in our community, including religious and racial harmony.
I represented Lambeth Council in hosting the evening and standing at the front throughout I found the programme spiritually uplifting. The creative use of music, readings and reflection I am sure inspired all those who attended to reflect on the atrocities of the past and also our role in making sure they are not repeated.
I was deeply honoured to attend and thank all those who organised and participated in the event. By continuing to remember all those who suffered we show that we have the compassion to listen, reflect and learn from each other. Qualities we in Lambeth endeavour to foster, grow and maintain.
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Andy said,
Clapham Town
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 - 4:02 PM
well written and researched piece, it conveys a strong message quite often missed in todays hedonistic world
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