The International Liberation Ceremony at Concentration Camp Memorial Mauthausen commemorates the 74rd anniversary of its liberation. Over 10,000 participants, domestic and international, participated in this year's ceremony commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the liberation.
For the seventh year, Mauthausen Committee Austria will host a commemoration of May 8, the day of liberation from the Nazi terror regime, with the Festival of Joy, including a concert by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra at Vienna’s Heldenplatz.
Interest in history is commensurate with the degree to which die one’s own world of experience is affected. At 22 locations of previous satellite camps, accompanied tours as well as preparation and follow-up are offered.
In 2000, Mauthausen Committee Austria committed itself to preserving and promoting the legacy of former CC prisoners. An important focus therefore includes activities against right-wing extremism. Mauthausen Committee Austria monitors, informs, documents and files criminal charges.
Historical tours in and around downtown Vienna focus on the history of the republic and the time of National Socialism (Nazi period) and provide continuous reference to the present day.
Our successful youth project increases sensitivity for courageous civil action, enhances individuals’ repertoire of behavior, and conveys civil courage and social responsibility in the past and the present.
At regular intervals since 2014, the Austrian Association of Mauthausen Survivors and Mauthausen Committee Austria have presented the Hans-Maršálek Award for excellent achievement in the area of memorial, commemoration and consciousness work.
Mauthausen Committee Austria offers antiracism workshops. A range of exercises supports work with young people on various topics such as prejudice, racism, antisemitism, diversity, religions, human rights and identity.
Hier steht dann der englische Teasertext zu den Gedenk- und Befreiungsfeiern.
Since 2013, MKÖ has been hosting the Festival of Joy at Vienna’s Heldenplatz on May 8. Official Austria has taken a clear position: May 8 is a day of joy celebrating the end of the Nazi regime in Europe and is dedicated to the memory of the victims of Nazi-Terror-Regime.
