Czech officials mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
Leading Czechs officials are marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day through a variety events this Friday. At a special commemoration organised by the Senate, the speaker of the upper-house, Miloš Vystrčil said that it is important to remember the victims of the Holocaust because totalitarianism, authoritarianism and hate are still present in today’s world, using Russia’s current actions in its conflict with Ukraine as an example.
Attending the event was also the speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Markéta Pekarová Adamová, who said that the gathering was taking place to honour those who maintained their humanity in the darkest hours of recent history.
A special exhibition titled “Invisible Synagogues” is also being held in conjunction with the Senate-organised commemoration. It features images made by photographer Štěpán Bartoš of spaces across Czechia where Jewish synagogues used to stand.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is hosting an array of events focused on commemorating the victims of the Holocaust as well as preventing crimes against humanity. Aside from Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, these are being attended by various diplomats, ambassadors and representatives of Jewish organisation, among them Holocaust survivors.
