Remember: Dresden is reminiscent of knife attack four years ago

Remember: Dresden is reminiscent of knife attack four years ago

On Friday, October 4th, an important anniversary is celebrated in Dresden: four years ago there was a tragic incident in the old town in which a person died through an Islamistically motivated knife attack. Another victim only survived this terrible act seriously injured, and around 16 witnesses had to watch the brutal act. Many of these people tried to help the victims. This event throws a long shadow on the city and the community.

In memory of those affected, there will be a memorial event in downtown Dresden on the anniversary. The motto is "freedom and diversity: memory for respectful coexistence". At this central event, which will begin at 4 p.m. in Rosmaringasse on the corner of Schloßstraße, not only representatives of the city of Dresden are involved, but also important personalities such as the federal sacrificial representative and the representatives for victim protection from North Rhine-Westphalia and Saxony.

commemorate and respect

The memorial event will offer the opportunity to jointly set a strong sign of commemoration and respectful coexistence together. At the end of the ceremony there is the possibility to put down flowers and containers to commemorate the victims and the bereaved. The city of Dresden cordially invites all citizens to participate in this important gesture of the memory and thus send a clear signal against violence and intolerance.

Memory culture is very important in society, especially when it comes to learning from the past. The 2020 attack is a painful chapter in city history, and commemoration also offers a space for reflection on your own role and responsibility in the community. Participants in the commemorative celebrations are not only directly affected family members, but also friends and fellow citizens who come to the event with sympathy and grief.

In connection with this incident, a memorial event took place on the Altmarkt on November 1, 2020. After this ceremony, the flowers and wreaths present laid down at the scene to pay respect for the victims and express their sympathy. Such actions are an important part of mourning and help to process the painful experiences in the community.

The city hopes that the commemoration is not only a place of commemoration, but also an impetus for an open and respectful discussion about the subjects of freedom, diversity and tolerance. The intention is clear: together we have to stand up against any form of hatred and intolerance and give the families concerned the support they need. This commemoration is more than just a memory of a tragic event - it is a call to actively stand up for peaceful and respectful coexistence.

Further information about the commemoration and the background of the event are available at www.meidresden.de .

The event in Dresden could be inspiring for other cities, which are also confronted with the topic of remembering in violence and cohesion in society. In these turbulent times it is essential that citizens, as well as institutions, raise their voice and stand together against discrimination and violence to promote an inclusive and respectful society.