Cardiff remembers Anne Frank

The story of Anne Frank is known across the world and her story has helped to teach generations about the Holocaust.

Today (Wednesday 21 October), Cardiff Council Leader, Cllr Rodney Berman paid tribute to Anne Frank and officially planted a tree in Alexandra Gardens to commemorate her.

Along with the special tree planting in Alexandra Gardens, Cardiff will play host to a special Anne Frank Exhibition.

Cardiff Council and the Anne Frank Trust UK are bringing the new powerful and captivating exhibition, ‘Anne Frank + You’, to the Old Library, The Hayes from November 5-29.The dramatic multimedia exhibition will powerfully bring the messages and voice of Anne Frank firmly into the 21st Century.

‘Anne Frank + You’ will present contemporary issues, including racism in football, the right to wear religious symbols, bullying and the plight of child soldiers. The exhibition also includes interviews with British teenagers and photographic documentary evidence.

The exhibition has many audio visual experiences as well as a journey of fact finding and self exploration.

Cardiff Council Leader, Cllr Rodney Berman, said: “I’m honoured to have planted a tree in Anne Frank’s memory, with the tree having added poignancy as this year Anne Frank would have celebrated her 80th birthday.

“Anne Frank is a symbol of all those who lost their lives during the Holocaust, and her diary ensures future generations continue to remember them.”

“It’s a privilege that the Anne Frank Trust has chosen Cardiff to host the Anne Frank + You exhibition. The exhibition will help people understand a key point in history and will also tackle subjects that are relevant today.”

Photograph: Council Leader Cllr Rodney Berman, Alan Schwartz of the South Wales Jewish Representative Council and pupils from Marlbrough Junior School