Altenburg commemorates the pogrom night: a moving memory on November 9th
Altenburg commemorates the pogrom night: a moving memory on November 9th
Pauritzer Straße, 04600 Altenburg, Deutschland - The city of Altenburg and the ecumenical working group are ready for an emotional commemoration on the occasion of the pogrom night of 1938. On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11 a.m., citizens gather in front of the memorial plaque for the former Jewish Betsaal in Pauritzer Straße to honor the unforgettable horrors of history.
The spokesmen are prominent personalities: Altenburg Mayor André Neumann, the district administrator Uwe Melzer and pastor Konrad Köst will find moving words to those present. A special focus is on the history of Altenburger Margot Seiferth, who was deported to Auschwitz 80 years ago. Your experiences during the Nazi compulsory work and the concentration camp and ghettohaft are touching and warn us to never forget. In June 1945 she returned to Altenburg, which underlines her impressive history of survival.an unforgettable program
The event is not only shaped by speeches, but also accompanied musically by the Altenburg trombone choir. The highlight will be a wreath -laying on the plaque, followed by an emotional performance of a poem by the actor Manuel Strufffolino. This commemorative event is an oppressive memory of the dark past and offers the community the opportunity to commemorate in silence and respect.
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| Ort | Pauritzer Straße, 04600 Altenburg, Deutschland |
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