The program will start with round tables in the Liceo Theater, tribute to figures such as George L. Steer, José de Labauria and Los Gudaris, and a symbolic friendship with Auschwitz in the city council. The day will close with the projection of the documentary ‘Why War’, by the filmmaker Amos Gitai.
Gernika-Lmo (Bizkaia) will give the memorial events of the Fascist attack of April 26, 1937 With a program “Loaded with memory, diplomacy and social activism”, including the launch of the event ‘A call for peace, the end of wars and respect for international legality’promoted by the Un Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)With its high representative, Miguel Ángel MoratinosAs the most important driver.
The event, which has the cooperation of the religions for Peace and the city of Gernika-Lumo, will bring together religious leaders, representatives of civil society and personalities of the political atmosphere.
Within the framework of the event, the Gernika Awards for Peace and Reconciliation 2025 will also be awarded, which this year recognizes the work of the UN Secretary -General, António Guterresand from Argentinian Forensic Anthropology Team (EAAF)For its dedication to international justice and the memory of victims of forced disappearances in Latin -America and other parts of the world.
However, Guterres will not collect the prize personally and that same day is planned to attend Pope Francis in the Vatican.
April 25 and 26
The ceremony will take place on Saturday at the Jai Alai fronton and will be attended by the former president of the Spanish government, José Luis Rodríguez ZapateroWho also participate in various memorial events throughout the weekend.
The institutional program starts today, April 25, with round tables in the Liceo Theater, tribute to figures such as such as George L. Steer, José de Labauria and Los Gudarisand one Symbolic friendship with Auschwitz In the city council. Will conclude the day with the projection of the Documentary ‘Why War’from the filmmaker Amos Gitai.
A C will be held on April 26Omida-Homenaje on the Survivers of the BombardoAn act with Sirenas at 3.45 p.m. At various points of the municipality, one Flower supply at the cemetery van Zallo, street theater with the piece of Gernika Garretan and a March with candles Through the streets of the city.
Source: EITB
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