Images of UNIHRD Event, 25 January, Bethlehem
It was heartwarming to see so many act on the phrase #WeRemember, by attending the Holocaust Remembrance event held in Bethlehem, Tauranga on Saturday 25 January.
500 turned up to the beautiful Performing Arts Centre at Bethlehem College on a sweltering evening, with many other events competing for attention.
In a Powhiri earlier in the day Kaumatua Huikakahu Kawe welcomed dignitaries and Jewish guests and blessed the proceedings. Kaumatua Tony Wihapi opened the evening event with a karakia. We were treated to a thought-provoking array of speeches from Dame Lesley Max, National MP Hon Alfred Ngaro, Ron Matsen from Koinonia House and Perry Trotter. Dr. David Cumin ably MC’d the evening which finished with a stirring blowing of the shofar by Joel van Ameringen, followed by the Israeli and New Zealand Anthems - expertly accompanied by violinist Joel van Ameringen and pianist Chris Archer. HAFANZ express its gratitude to Graham Preston and his wonderful team of assistants, Christian Education Trust and Bethlehem College and all those who helped to make the evening a great success.
