Jun-18 Melbourne: Peter Gaspar’s remarkable story
Join the Melbourne Holocaust Museum on 18 June for a truly extraordinary opportunity to hear the firsthand account of a Holocaust survivor, Peter Gaspar.
Born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia in 1937, Peter’s life was forever changed when the Nazis occupied his city when he was just four years old.
As the persecution of Jews intensified, Peter’s teacher informed him that he was no longer allowed to attend school due to his Jewish heritage. Faced with the threat of deportation, Peter and his parents went into hiding, seeking shelter wherever they could find it. During the harsh winter of 1944, they even resorted to sleeping in a dugout barely larger than a grave.
Tragically, Peter’s family’s refuge was short-lived as he fell ill, leaving them with no choice but to surrender. Peter and his mother were separated from his father and sent to the notorious Terezin concentration camp, where they endured unimaginable suffering for five agonising months. Liberation finally came on 8 May 1945, and in 1949, Peter and his parents immigrated to Australia, seeking a new beginning.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to listen to Peter Gaspar’s remarkable story at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum. It is a chance to gain invaluable insights into one of history’s darkest chapters and honour the resilience of the human spirit. To learn more about the event and secure your tickets, please visit: https://mhm.org.au/event/hear-a-witness-peter-gaspar/
