Holocaust Memorial Day 2016
Wed, 06 Jan 2016 02:30:00 GMT
6 million+ Charitable Trust offers a programme of education, creative arts and live events exploring the connections between the Holocaust and the experience of persecuted minorities in the world today.
A programme of presentations, performances, exhibitions and film hosted by 6 million+ Trust in partnership with the University of Huddersfield takes place from Monday 11 January to Thursday 28 January and everyone is invited to take part.
The national theme for 2016 – Don’t Stand By – focuses on the contemporary relevance of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides, and considers our individual responsibilities not to be bystanders to hate crime and prejudice, nor to international threats of genocide.
Full details of all events and activities can be found here: Holocaust Memorial Day. Please note that some events require pre-booking.
Here is a taster of some of the events you can take part in:
Lost Faces
Monday 11 January to Sunday 14 February in the Creative Arts Building
An exhibition of paintings by Leeds artist David Black.
David’s work is personal and thought provoking and reflects his personal response to the Holocaust.
Giving Voice to the Silent
Wednesday 13 January, 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Creative Arts Building
A writing workshop led by local poet Adam Strickson, Teaching Fellow in Writing at the University of Leeds. Participants will have a private viewing of David Black’s exhibition, followed by an opportunity to write poems and prose in response to the paintings.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Wednesday 27 January, 7.30pm in Heritage Quay
Adapted by Mark Herman from the best-selling novel by John Boyne, this unforgettable film follows an unlikely friendship that forms between eight year old Bruno, the son of a Nazi commandant, and Shmuel, a Jewish boy held captive in a concentration camp.
Every Button Counts
Thursday 28 January, 10.00am to 4.00pm in Student Central, Level 5
Make and decorate a small lantern using paper buttons and add your own message of hope for the future.
Out of Darkness
Thursday 28 January, 10.30am to 4.00pm on University Campus and Dean Clough, Halifax
An early glimpse of a new art installation about a very personal struggle for survival.
Leading the audience on an immersive journey, lighting designer Jenny Kagan brings to life stories told to her by her Lithuanian parents about surviving in hiding during World War 2.
The Witness Performance Project
Thursday 28 January, 1.30pm to 2.30pm at the University
Thornhill Community Academy and Royds Hall Community School present two performances, devised in response to hearing personal stories related to the Holocaust.
Lantern Ceremony
Thursday 28 January, 5.30pm to 6.00pm on the Canalside steps
A ceremony to remember all those who died in the Holocaust and in subsequent genocides. Paper lanterns will be floated on the canal accompanied by singing from Linthwaite Ardron Junior School Choir.
Holocaust Memorial Day Lecture
Thursday 28 January, 6.00pm to 7.00pm in the West Building Lecture Theatre
A talk by Lilian Black, daughter of camp survivor Eugene Black and Chair of the Holocaust Survivors Friendship Association.
Don’t Stand By Commemoration Event
Thursday 28 January, 7.30pm to 8.30pm in West Building Lecture Theatre
Attended by Holocaust survivors and the Mayor of Kirklees, Cllr Paul Kane, this event will include a presentation by Leisel Carter, Holocaust survivor. There will also be a performance of ‘Put Yourself in My Shoes’, a response to the stories of local Kurdish refugees, performed by Dewsbury Collegians. The United Hebrew Congregation will sing and local faith representatives will light candles alongside survivors.
Echoes of Memory
Thursday 28 January, 8.45pm to 9.45pm in Coffee Kabin
An hour of Holocaust related poetry and music performed by local writers and musicians.
