29 January 2026, 18:15 Supply: dpa Saxony
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Once a year on February 13, the state capital Dresden commemorates the destruction of town in Global Struggle II. (Archive symbol) © Robert Michael/dpa
Helpers are nonetheless being searched for the memorial day on February 13 in Dresden. Amongst different issues, they must paintings as stewards to protected the human chain on this present day. In line with town, the human chain within the heart of Dresden is crucial image and a strong signal in opposition to struggle, tyranny and destruction. On the identical time, this must counter any political instrumentalization of the day.
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The Frauenkirche Toughen Affiliation may be nonetheless on the lookout for volunteers. The corporate stated it’ll want about 20 volunteers. They must reinforce the “Dresden Memorial Trail – On the Road to Reconciliation” and the silent commemoration in entrance of the Frauenkirche, for instance as stewards or by way of handing out candles.
The previous residential the town used to be destroyed by way of Allied bombs on February 13, 1945 and the next days. In line with historians’ analysis, as much as 25,000 other people misplaced their lives. Once a year, Dresden commemorates the destruction of town in Global Struggle II with more than a few occasions.
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