BANGKOK, Jan 30 (TNA) – The Embassy of Israel in Thailand held a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, expressing its position and commitment to preventing genocide and combating hatred.
January 27 of each year is designated as the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the estimated 6,000,000 Jews who died and suffered under the Nazi regime during World War II.
The ceremony, organized by the Israeli Embassy in Thailand this year, was attended by many important figures, such as Dr. Ernst Reichel, Ambassador of Germany to Thailand, Mr. Robert F. Godec, Ambassador of the United States of America to Thailand, including Assistant Professor Dr. Tul Isarangkura Na Ayudhya from the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University.
Ms. Orna Sagiv, Israeli Ambassador to Thailand, said in the opening ceremony, emphasizing the importance of remembering the Holocaust, which was caused by the rejection of diversity, so that history would not repeat itself.
Dr. Ernst Reichel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Thailand, spoke about Germany’s role and position, saying that it would not forget the tragedy of the past, while Assistant Professor Dr. Tul shared historical insights and emphasized the need to educate the new generation about the Holocaust.
The ceremony also provided a forum for participants to discuss and exchange views on the lessons learned from the Holocaust and the global situation.
During the discussion, it was commented that the Holocaust had passed for 80 years, but similar incidents still occur, such as the brutal attack on Israel by the Hamas terrorist group on October 7, 2023, indicating that hatred and intolerance of differences remain a threat to humanity.
Therefore, countries around the world must work together to uphold their commitment to promoting tolerance and understanding in the global community.
This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust and the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most well-known Nazi concentration and extermination camp, which was liberated on January 27, 1945, and is considered another important event in history. -819 (TNA)
