Memory in the district museum: children's transport and homosexual persecution

Memory in the district museum: children's transport and homosexual persecution

On December 7th, a significant commemoration event will take place in the Mariahilf district museum, which focuses on the suffering and persecution of people under the Nazi regime. The memory of the homosexual persecuted and children's transports to England are particularly central issues of this event. "Remember for the future" is the motto under which historian Andreas Brunner presents a special exhibition.

The event is not only a look back at the past, but also a reminder for the present and future. In the late 1930s, specifically in 1938, around 10,000 Jewish children went to England with a so -called children's ticket. In those dark times that were characterized by persecution and danger, the British offered refuge and protection to these young people. The regulation was initiated by Jewish aid organizations and, for many children under the age of 17

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in the district museum, located at Mollardgasse 8, the exhibition "was persecuted as homosexual in Mariahilf" will be opened at 3 p.m. The exhibition addresses the fate of those who became victims of the Nazi regime. At 6 p.m. there is a presentation of the Polish-Armenian-Austrian cultural association, also known as a polar estate. In this context, the role of art and culture is examined in the culture of remembrance.

The event coincides with the 86th anniversary of the arrival of the first train for the children's ticket in Vienna. This humanitarian action, which has been largely financed by private funds, gives the commemorative event a special honor. Together with the "Jugend Alijah" she is one of the most extensive rescue campaigns of her time.

The musical part of the evening is also taken care of, and the cultural mediator Ulli Fuchs will be present to answer questions about the Nazi era in Mariahilf. Admission to the event is free of charge, but a registration is requested to coordinate the process at the e-mail address "Veranstungen@polarmaust.org".

This memorial event represents an essential step to reflect on the horrors of the past and not to be forgotten the stories of those people. The courage and hope resulted from the children's transport are a moving chapter in history, which still moves many today. If you want to deal with this topic in more detail, you can find more information in an article on www.meinbezirk.at .