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Ann Frank exhibition opens at college
THE touring exhibition detailing Ann Frank's life in-hiding during the 1940s in Nazi occupied Amsterdam opened at Southgate College last week.
The Independent went along to the event that marked the official opening. See the link below for a video of that event last Monday.
The powerful and moving exhibition, Ann Frank and You, tells the tale of Anne Frank and the horrors of Nazi Europe.
Presented by Enfield Council, it tells the story of the Jewish youngster through her diary, which she famously kept while in hiding in Amsterdam during the Nazis' occupation of Europe.
Some 60 years after her death, Anne Frank is remembered all over the world as the spirited 13-year-old who hid with her family from the Nazis.
And as well as representing the Holocaust and more recent genocides, Anne Frank and You confronts contemporary issues including racism in football, bullying and the plight of child soldiers, asking tough questions relevant for all young people today.
Linked directly to Anne Frank's life and writing, the exhibition focuses on five themes - racial hatred, conflict and peace, inclusion and exclusion, democracy and dictatorship and responsibility and indifference.
Cllr Glynis Vince, cabinet member for education, children's services and youth, said: "Enfield Council is proud to present this important and moving exhibition. It will always be relevant and we can all learn from it."
The exhibition is recommended for people from the age of ten upwards and replicates the Anne Frank photo album, replica artefacts from Anne's life, a chilling genocide tunnel with powerful film footage and an almost life-sized replica of the room in the secret annexe where Anne and her family hid for two years.
Anne's writing is also put in the spotlight, set against powerful graphic imagery of the social issues of today.
For all youngsters the exhibition promises a springboard for discussion, linked to history and citizenship teaching, while for older visitors it offers an insight into the mind of a child who showed courage and the ability to hold on to what is worthwhile - even in the most terrifying of times.
Council leader, Cllr Mike Rye, added: "I hope that many people and schools visit this exhibition and take away something from it. It is powerful, moving and tragic - and has something to say to everybody."
Ann Frank and You is on at the college until March 15. Opening times are from 10am to 8pm, Monday to Thursday; 10am to 3pm, Friday and Saturday School groups can visit Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm, with booking for school visits is essential.
Schools can book by calling Ahter Alkaner on 020 8982 5054, or by emailing ahter@southgate.ac.uk
6:20pm Tuesday 4th March 2008
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