Later this month, on 27th January, the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camps will be marked globally on what has become known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. This event, recognised annually, commemorates the millions of Jews and non-Jews alike, who were murdered during the period of the Nazi regime.
As a site of memorial, the Auschwitz museum has changed over the years, nowadays accommodating some 2 million or so visitors annually. Gone are the days when the site(s) could be visited in quiet reflection yet the museum manages to respect the dead in a manner they deserve. With the rise of hatred and ignorance once again blighting this world, the time for remembrance has never been more germane.
The year 2020 will see a grander event than other years. Work began over twelve months ago and again, a number of survivors - around 120 will arrive from outside of Poland to join a number of Polish former prisoners, are expected to attend, along with heads of state and various figures from related international institutions. A live TV broadcast will also be provided by Polish TV.
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