Commemorations
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GLOBAL CAMPAIGN OF UNITY IN SOLIDARITY AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, RACISM, HATRED AND INTOLERANCE
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Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert - Postponed to April 27th 2022
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Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions, the Kristallnacht Concert can no longer proceed on 9 November. Although we are disappointed, rather than cancelling we are pleased to be able to postpone the concert to the 27 April 2022.
The concert will form part of the Yom HaShoah commemorations, the details of which will be available soon. We would like to thank all who have attended and supported the Kristallnacht Commemorative Concerts and we look forward to seeing you on 27 April 2022. All tickets remain valid for the postponement date. However, if you would like a refund please contact events@holocaustcentre.org.nz to receive details on how to obtain your refund. About the concert:
A tribute to "The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz" tells the stories of the lives of three women through the evening’s concert programme. Journeying from pre-war Europe through the horrors of the war, recounting the many roles music played in their lives – resistance, survival, resilience, and a means to battle racism, fascism and hatred. The stories of the lives of Alma Rosé (violinist and conductor) and others will be shared through this unique concert, and Clare Galambos Winter’s violin will be played. MC Donald Maurice MNZM, with narration by Inbal Megiddo and Sharn Maree Cassady. The concert musicians are: Amalia Hall, Violin, Martin Riseley, Violin, Inbal Megiddo, Cello, Kristallnacht Ensemble Presented by The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand, in partnership with New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī, Victoria University of Wellington. Supported by The Public Trust Hall and building owners Maurice and Kaye Clark, The Adam Foundation and the Council of Jewish Women.
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Yom HaShoah, Thursday 8th April 2021
The Wellington Jewish community, members of the interfaith community, members of the diplomatic corp, local council and members of parliament came together to remember the six million Jews murdered in the Shoah at a very moving event in the Myers Hall. Thank you to all participants and guests for making this meaningful event very special.
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United Nations International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Wednesday 27 January 2021
New Zealand Remembers
January 27, 2021 marked the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. In Aotearoa New Zealand , one of few countries in a Covid-ravaged world still able to have large gatherings, hundreds came together across the country to remember the 6 million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust, and the many millions of other innocent victims killed by the Nazi war machine, as well as to honour the survivors who made their way to New Zealand and contributed to the fabric of our society - the theme for this year’s UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorations in New Zealand being “We are still here”.
In attendance were Holocaust survivors and their descendants, the Governor-General the Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, Deputy Prime Minister Hon Grant Robertson, Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt, Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon, Robyn Baker Chair of the NZ National Commission for UNESCO, leaders, and members of the Jewish and interfaith communities, representatives of the diplomatic corps, Members of Parliament, and ex MPs, Mayors and City councillors.
In attendance were Holocaust survivors and their descendants, the Governor-General the Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, Deputy Prime Minister Hon Grant Robertson, Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt, Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon, Robyn Baker Chair of the NZ National Commission for UNESCO, leaders, and members of the Jewish and interfaith communities, representatives of the diplomatic corps, Members of Parliament, and ex MPs, Mayors and City councillors.
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Auckland photos: Charlotte Turner Photography. Wellington photos: Photography by Woolf
Thank you to the following partners whose support enabled commemorations around Aotearoa New Zealand.
