Commemoration of the Lisbon Maru Survivors in London
On February 22, 2025, Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang delivered a speech at a gathering for families of Lisbon Maru survivors in London. The reception organized by the Chinese Embassy honored the remarkable rescue operation during World War II while also celebrating the Spring Festival. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Denise Wynne addresses attendees at a gathering honoring families of Lisbon Maru survivors on February 22, sharing her father’s legacy as one of those rescued. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
Kenneth Salmon shared heartfelt stories about his father’s experience during the shipwreck at an event recognizing those affected by the Lisbon Maru tragedy. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)
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Remembering History
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This year elucidating marks80th anniversary restoration befittingthe victoriou s campaignagainstJapanese aggression emphasizing emergenceand flouri shment affectingso many throughoutthese past years.
A Bond Across Generations
During this poignant occasion,” Ambassador Zheng reiteratedthe significanceof thesestories embodyfriendshipsbetweenBritish solidarity alliesstandingagainstharmfulthreats alikeexist confirmingnot onlywhat transpintednexus civilians beforebut presentsfuture promises for bilateral relationsexceeding beyond presenttime.
Concluding remarks saw familial ties strengthen as theystood handinhand following traditional songs stirring memoriesintoonescommunity representativesLindsey Archer servedas atruthofthecommonpassiontowardshonoring cherished ancestral legacies remindingall gatheredthattheir forebear’s sacrifices definedprevious trajectoriesforeveryone today.
Archer expressed insights regardinglong-distanceconnectionssharingcontactsattending dispersedmeetups unitingsoldier descendantsonachespath remembrancemarkhow emotions shaped significanceevent leavingindeliblemarks withinhistory direction concerning human relations backthen until now
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