BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 3. A memorial event
titled “Return to Khojaly” was held at the Santa Maria de
Valldonzella Royal Monastery in Barcelona to honor the victims of
the Khojaly genocide, the State Committee for Work with Diaspora
told Trend.
The event was organized by the State Committee for Work with
Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani Community
in Barcelona, and the Azerbaijan House, with the support of the
Azerbaijani government.
According to the Committee, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Spain,
Ramiz Hasanov, official guests, local Azerbaijani residents, and
representatives of the broader community attended the ceremony. The
event began with a moment of silence to honor the memory of the
martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and sovereignty
of Azerbaijan, as well as the victims of the Khojaly genocide.
Participants were then briefed on the horrific events of the
night of February 25-26, 1992, when Armenian armed forces committed
atrocities in Khojaly. The significance of international efforts to
recognise the Khojaly tragedy was highlighted, including the
“Justice for Khojaly!” campaign initiated in 2008 by Leyla Aliyeva,
Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
The artistic program featured classical music performances by
the choir of the University of Barcelona, the Artinity Vocal Group,
the Salvat Chamber Orchestra, and soloists. Under the direction of
conductor Ahmet Suleyman Bilgin, the pieces focused on themes of
memory, peace, and hope.
The musical pieces, centred on themes of memory, peace, and
hope, were performed under candlelight, creating a reflective and
emotional atmosphere, sending a powerful message that the memory of
Khojaly will never be forgotten while promoting peace, mutual
respect, and intercultural dialogue.
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