Descendants of Holocaust survivors mark 75 years since arrival to Australia

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The "Luciana Manara" arriving to Sydney on May 21st, 1949. Source: Supplied

On May 21 1949 the "Luciana Manara" (pictured) sailed into Circular Quay Bay 5, bringing in thousands of Holocaust survivors to a new life in Australia. 21 May 2024 anniversary marks the 75th anniversary with all the descendants of those original families. Velvel Lederman speaks to SBS Hebrew about this special event.


An English interview with Velvel Lederman is available

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