People from all backgrounds and faiths marked Holocaust Memorial Day in Brighton and Hove.
Personal reflections about peace were expressed through songs and poetry at Concorde 2, Brighton, last night.
It was also the official launch of this year's Peace Messenger campaign.
Brighton and Hove is one of three cities in the UK designated as a Peace Messenger by the United Nations.
Councillor Brian Finch said this status would be important to the city. Mayor Harry Steer also addressed the audience.
Music was provided by Romani Rad, an ensemble of Polish Romany musicians living in London, and Yeladot, which means girls in Hebrew.
The group of Brighton and Hove-based Jewish girls, aged between eight and 15, sang a number of songs.
A Peace Messenger festival will be held on Hove Lawns in the summer.
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