Together against Hass: Memorial event in Oberpullendorf for Roma victims
Together against Hass: Memorial event in Oberpullendorf for Roma victims
In Oberpullendorf, a moving memorial event was held in honor of the victims of the Roma camp Lackenbach. A large number of representatives from different social areas, including politics, culture and church, kept impressive speeches that underlined the importance of tolerance and the fight against racism.
The mayor Johann Heisz was among those present, who emphasized the importance of recognizing Roma and Sinti as an integral part of society. His words reminded of how essential it is to oppose today's discrimination while he saw the memory of the persecution of the Roma as an obligation.call for action
Member of the Landtag Elisabeth Trummer (SPÖ) joined this call and warned that the mistakes of the past must not be repeated. She emphasized that school lessons and historical awareness can help to reduce prejudices and to promote respectful coexistence. In his speech, Andreas Binder, the Protestant pastor, pointed out current incidents such as the attacks in Amsterdam and criticized the general indifference in society. He quoted the Bible and made it clear that inactivity, in view of wrongly, is a sin.
A particularly emotional highlight of the event was the blessing by pastor P. Deivasakayaraj Sebasthikkannu MSFS, which was accompanied by a young violinist who played traditional Roma songs and thus created a moving atmosphere. These sounds accompanied the leaning, which both the victims and the brave helpers, such as Baron Rohonczky and Graf Nitzky, thought that saved Roma from deportation during the Nazi era.
An in -depth lecture by historians in the town hall illuminated the deeds of these rescuers and emphasized the importance of civil courage today. Horst Horvath, Managing Director of the Roma Volkshochschule, and Elisabeth Hausmann-Farkas, chairwoman of the Hungarian cultural association, also underlined the need for tolerance and an open dialogue in our society.
The event has made it clear that the memory of past persecution not only represents a memory of the victims, but is also an obligation for everyone to actively stand up for a respectful and peaceful coexistence. The participants were encouraged to take a clear attitude against hatred and prejudices in today's society to ensure that such dark chapters are never repeated.
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