Voices of the Victims: Romeo Vecht: Remembering the holocaust

The transcript recounts a Jewish survivor's childhood experiences during the Holocaust, highlighting the fear of revealing their identity, the observance of Jewish traditions under threat, and a miraculous encounter with a German officer. It discusses the family's survival, the significance of a stamp used during the occupation, and the importance of sharing these stories to combat Holocaust denial and anti-Semitism. The narrative concludes with reflections on the long-term impact of living in fear and the joy of liberation.

What does the narrator mean by saying 'we were very lucky' in the context of their survival?

In what ways did the experiences during childhood affect the narrator's perception of society?

What emotions does the narrator express about the day they were liberated?