Displays the terrifying realities of "euthanasia" transgressions in a public showcase
In the heart of Marburg, Germany, a poignant exhibition is set to open its doors, shedding light on a dark chapter of history. Titled "Persecution of Disabled People in National Socialism," the exhibition is a loan from the Memorial and Information Site Topography of Terror in Berlin, and is being shown from August 22 to October 30 at the Catholic meeting house KA.RE.
The exhibition, initiated by the working group "Image of Disabled People Yesterday and Today" within the "Marburg Network for Democracy and against Right-wing Extremism" and the city of Marburg in cooperation with KA.RE., focuses on victims, perpetrators, and processes of patient murders during National Socialism. Bernd Gökeler, initiator of the working group and chairman of the NTB e.V., states that the exhibition makes visible crimes committed in Marburg during the NS era.
Each victim's name, date of birth, and day of murder in the killing institution Hadamar is inscribed on a brick in the "Stones against Forgetting" installation, created with the support of the Lebenshilfe Marburg-Biedenkopf e.V. association. At least 333 Marburg "euthanasia" victims are commemorated in this moving tribute.
The framework program of the exhibition includes various events such as lectures, discussion rounds, and film screenings, providing visitors with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Markus Blümel, parish priest of St. Peter and Paul Marburg and part of the leadership team of KA.RE., emphasizes the importance of discussing this topic in today's context within the ecumenical discourse.
The vernissage, or opening event, will take place on Friday, August 22, at 7 PM. The event is free and open to the public. Mayor Dr. Thomas Spies will give a greeting speech, and singer Latoya Reitzner will provide musical accompaniment.
It's important to note that perpetrators and victims were Marburg residents, neighbors, and ancestors of today's generation. The exhibition also commemorates victims of NS forced sterilization, a lesser-known but equally horrific aspect of the era.
For those interested in guided tours, emails can be sent to [email protected]. However, no information on the name of the person who initiated the exhibition in Marburg is available in the provided search results.
The exhibition serves as a powerful reminder of the atrocities committed during the NS era, and the importance of remembering and learning from history. It's a call to action for all of us to stand against intolerance and discrimination, and to ensure that such tragedies never repeat themselves.
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