The Opening Ceremony on September 21, 2024
Opening of the ceremony by Iivi Zájedová, Chairman of the 1944 Mass Flight Committee, followed by speeches from members Kristi Vuht Allpere (Pärnu project leader) and Ülle Ederma.
The memorial will be blessed by the Bishop Emeritus of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tiit Salumäe. Speeches: Mayor of Pärnu Romek Kosenkranius, Marin Mõttus (Director General of the Department of Estonian Diaspora and Cultural Diplomacy in the Republic of Estonia Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Marju Rink-Abel (Vice President of the EWC), President Toomas Hendrik Ilves.
Musical performances by the Pärnu Mihkel Lüdig Male Choir and Pärnu Women´s Choir Leelo.
Photos from the opening ceremony by Kristel Jõgi, Tarmo Kruusimäe, and Indrek Aija
