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Festival Tragedy Anniversary: Two Years Later

Second Anniversary of Israel Terror Attack marked on October 7; Nova Music Festival Exhibition to follow visits to Israel and the US...

Two years have passed since the horrific incident at the festival:
Two years have passed since the horrific incident at the festival:

Festival Tragedy Anniversary: Two Years Later

The city of Berlin is set to host an impactful exhibition, commemorating the tragic attack on the Nova Music Festival that took place near the Gaza Strip two years ago. The event, which claimed the lives of 411 unarmed individuals and left hundreds injured, will be held at the former Tempelhof Airport.

The exhibition, a significant event for festival founder Ofir Amir, who was born and raised in Berlin, will open its doors on October 7, the same day as the devastating attack occurred. Ofir Amir has expressed his emotions and significance of the exhibition in Berlin, as it represents a poignant moment in his life.

The exhibition will feature materials from the festival grounds, multimedia installations, and eyewitness accounts, serving as a testament to the strength of the festival's community and the universal need for healing and remembrance. It is also a promise of hope, according to initiator Reut Feingold.

The exhibition has already been showcased in several cities, including Tel Aviv, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Buenos Aires, Toronto, and Washington, before making its way to Berlin. This global tour underscores the universal impact of the attack and the need for unity and healing, a theme that resonates throughout the exhibition.

Visitors to the exhibition in Berlin will have the option to consent to external content from YouTube, which may store or retrieve information on their device and collect and process their personal data.

The Berlin Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU), Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer, and Minister of Education Karin Prien (CDU) have taken patronage of the exhibition, joining Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz in supporting this poignant event.

As of the current date, 14 of the victims are still in the Palestinian territory, reminding us of the enduring impact of the attack and the importance of this exhibition in commemorating the lives lost and promoting healing and unity.

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