Dozens of flags from different countries and diverse ethnic groups and religions gathered on the streets of downtown Montreal to take part in the March for Humanity and Genocide Prevention.
Marchers started at The Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion for Peace and made their way to Place du Canada.
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The focus for Saturday’s event was to display the strong ties and peace within different communities.
Montreal’s diversity and multiculturalism was also at the forefront.
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For those who have been impacted by genocide, the march aims to demonstrate just how safe the city is.
“We are not relatively, we are safe,” Roméo Dallaire, former lieutenant-general, said. “This is safety, a million times better than many, many countries.”
Dallaire also said having gatherings where different groups come together can help with cohesiveness.
“The parade brings us visually and physically together,” Dallaire said. “In doing so, it builds enormous momentum in us.”
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