Boizenburg's exhibition: Silent testimonies remind us of the past

Boizenburg's exhibition: Silent testimonies remind us of the past

An extraordinary photo exhibition entitled “Silent Testimonies” opens in Boizenburg, which focuses on memorials in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district. Until the turn of the year, visitors have the opportunity to marvel at impressive black and white photos taken by photographers Therese Kietzmann and Lisa Massow from Parchim. The exhibition took place in collaboration with the Wöbbelin memorial and memorial sites and therefore attracts many interested parties.

The locations photographed are particularly impressive, including the former camp sites in Boizenburg and Wöbbelin. The “The Mother” memorial on the B321 near Raben Steinfeld and the cemeteries in Hagenow and Ludwigslust are also part of this moving show. In addition, memorial plaques are presented that commemorate the death marches of the prisoners from Ravensbrück and Neuengamme. Cornelia Neumann from the memorials describes the images as expressive, while a visitor found the images quiet and speechless.

Vernissage and relevance of the exhibition

Mayor Rico Reichelt, who made the town hall foyer available as an exhibition space, emphasized the importance of this initiative at the opening. He called for a clear position against exclusion and fascist efforts. “Boizenburg is the third stop of the traveling exhibition,” said Reichelt, which was organized to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Wöbbelin subcamp and the end of the war. Future stops for the exhibition are Parchim, Schwerin and Rastow, although the exact dates have yet to be determined.

The issues addressed by these memorials are not only of historical importance, but also of great relevance to today's society. They remind us of the horrors of the past and urge us to work for a tolerant and respectful future.

A look at other memorials

There are numerous memorials in the region dedicated to the victims of war and displacement. The memorial park is located on Nikolaistrasse in Schönebeck, which includes memorials for the victims of fascism and for the Jewish fellow citizens who were murdered during National Socialist rule. The Holocaust Memorial, which was inaugurated in 1998, impressively shows the names of 43 murdered Jews and is a haunting testimony to the past.

These places are not only memorials, but also living memories that allow us to reflect on history and take active steps against intolerance.