Inauguration date for the memorial to the murdered Sinti and Roma

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Inauguration date for the memorial to the murdered Sinti and Roma
Europe on Thursday, 25 October 2012
Central Council of German Sinti and Roma welcomes imminent completion of the memorial

The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media announced today by the Central Council of German Sinti and Roma, the inauguration of the memorial to the murdered Sinti and Roma in Europe, in consultation with all stakeholders is set for  25 October,  2012.

It is planned to celebrate the inauguration in the immediate vicinity of the Reichstag, memorial, attended by survivors of the Nazi Holocaust from all over Germany and representatives of European Roma and Sinti organization be. In addition, the representatives from European governments and the U.S. government and public figures are invited.

The Central Council of German Sinti and Roma also has asked to be able to show the exhibition on the Nazi genocide of Sinti and Roma in Paul-Loebe-Haus of the German Bundestag.

'We are very glad that this monument is now completed. The survivors had to wait very long, "said Romani Rose, chairman of the Central Council.

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We at O Porrajmos Education Society are delighted that this memorial is finally happening. One of the many shames of Europe is that she has never recognized all of the victims of the Holocaust and has continued to dehumanize those minorities who have already been victims of the Nazis. While it is only a symbol, only a band aid on a gaping wound, it is a small step forward. Brava to those who have worked so hard and so long on this project.