The 25th anniversary of the organized attack on Tamils in 1983 falls on this year. It is true that the Black July is now history. But, it is also true that the memories of those violent days are still haunting in us and specially the Tamils, who suffered violence during those days and now living here and outside the country. Such memories are not easily forgotten.
The Christian Solidarity Movement (CSM) believes that it is an occasion to educate ourselves particularly in the present context of the country where disappearances, abductions, killings, war and rising cost of living on the fact that Black July continues in Sri Lanka in those forms. Every Christian is invited to play a prophetic role in defending the sacredness of life.
It is being arranged to have an ecumenical service at the Philip Neris's Church on the 23rd of July in the afternoon and then a 'cultural" event in front of the railway station, which will be organized by the 'Forum for Life'. If the financial constraints can be overcome withing the next few days, the cultural event is planned to be held from morning. There will be a poster and photo exhibition, singing of peace songs, street dramas and so on.
We invite friends and volunteers to contribute financially and otherwise to make this event a success.
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