Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony: "Saving one life is a blessing beyond measure."

Attending the ceremony were Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh (Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities), Mr. Nadav Eshcar (Ambassador of Israel to Vietnam), Mr. Vítězslav Grepl (Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Vietnam), and delegates from diplomatic missions and international organizations.

Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Pham Quang Minh shared: This is the fourth time the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, together with the Israeli Embassy, ​​has organized the Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony. This is a meaningful activity as it reminds humanity of one of the most brutal massacres of 6 million Jews by the Nazis during World War II. The event also aims to send a message to future generations to work together to prevent war and such genocidal tragedies from happening again in the future.

Professor Pham Quang Minh delivered a speech at the ceremony.

Vietnam is one of the countries that suffered greatly from war, so the Vietnamese people understand and empathize with this pain, and at the same time understand the immense value of peace.

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities is a leading university in Vietnam, focusing on educating young generations about the values ​​of history and tradition. With the slogan "Cherish the past, embrace the future," the university hopes that students will understand Vietnamese and world history, drawing profound life lessons to build a better future for the country and the world.

Overview of the memorial ceremony

Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Nadav Eshcar, shared: "The Holocaust is a dark period in human history – a time when Jewish people were persecuted, exiled, and massacred. However, even in that darkest moment, there was still a glimmer of humanity and compassion – such as that of Mr. Nicolas Winton – who was willing to face danger to save others and affirmed his strong belief in the goodness of humankind.”

Mr. Nadav Eshcar speaks at the ceremony.

Ambassador Vítězslav Grepl of the Czech Republic to Vietnam also stated: “I have always believed that a thorough and complete understanding of a systematic form of genocide like the Holocaust can help us better understand other atrocities and human rights violations. Understanding the Holocaust can help us develop awareness and warnings about elements that cause violence against people and acts of genocide. We can build strategies and policies to prevent such a terrible thing from happening again.”

Vítězslav Grepl speaks at the ceremony.

January 27th is the date designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the annual international day to commemorate the Jewish victims of the Nazi massacre, known as Holocaust Remembrance Day.

At the memorial service, delegates watched the 2002 Emmy Award-winning documentary for Best Documentary, "Nicolas Winton - The Power of Kindness." The film tells the story of a man who was one of the 669 people Nicolas Winton helped during the Holocaust, and explains why he kept his story secret for so many years.