On 8 May 2019, more than 10,000 people celebrated the end of Nazi terror with us at the Festival of Joy in Vienna. Here the millions who were persecuted and murdered by the Nazis were also remembered. This also commemorates all those who rejected the Nazi claim to power, who resisted, and who fought with Allied troops for the liberation of Austria.
Together with the survivors of the former concentration camp, more than 9,000 people participated in the international liberation ceremony of the Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial site on 5 May 2019 despite winter temperatures. In the course of 2019, there will be more than 110 commemorations throughout Austria with the main theme "Never a number. Forever human".
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.
