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Victims of Holocaust remembered Victims of Holocaust remembered
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Millions of people killed by the Nazis were being remembered at a national service. Millions of people killed by the Nazis have been remembered at a national service.
Newcastle is hosting Holocaust Memorial Day at the city's Theatre Royal, to honour those who died in World War II and in other massacres. Newcastle has hosted Holocaust Memorial Day at the city's Theatre Royal, to honour those who died in World War II and in other massacres.
Speakers from across Europe are taking part in the event. Speakers from across Europe have taken part in the event.
Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly, Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathon Sacks and actor Henry Goodman were among those attending the service on Sunday.Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly, Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathon Sacks and actor Henry Goodman were among those attending the service on Sunday.
Those killed in other massacres, such as in Rwanda, Cambodia and Bosnia, are also remembered. Those killed in other massacres, such as in Rwanda, Cambodia and Bosnia, were also remembered.
Before the service a civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor Diane Packham, was being held at the city's civic centre.Before the service a civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor Diane Packham, was being held at the city's civic centre.
Holocaust Memorial Day was established in 1999Holocaust Memorial Day was established in 1999
A drawing representing the Holocaust Memorial Day flame was being laid on the pavement outside the Theatre Royal by six artists from the Dodgy Clutch Theatre Company.A drawing representing the Holocaust Memorial Day flame was being laid on the pavement outside the Theatre Royal by six artists from the Dodgy Clutch Theatre Company.
John Shipley, leader of Newcastle City Council, said: "We have a proud history as a welcoming and inclusive city which takes a strong stand against prejudice.John Shipley, leader of Newcastle City Council, said: "We have a proud history as a welcoming and inclusive city which takes a strong stand against prejudice.
"The event is an important occasion for us as we remember the millions of people killed during the Holocaust and in other atrocities around the world.""The event is an important occasion for us as we remember the millions of people killed during the Holocaust and in other atrocities around the world."
Holocaust Memorial Day was established in 1999 to remember those who lost their lives - many in Hitler's gas chambers.Holocaust Memorial Day was established in 1999 to remember those who lost their lives - many in Hitler's gas chambers.
The anniversary marks the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau.The anniversary marks the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Other events are being held at venues around the country, including Leeds, Birmingham and London. Other events have been held at venues around the country, including Leeds, Birmingham and London.