The City of Logan’s diverse community will pause on Wednesday night (March 20) to honour the victims of the Christchurch terror attack.
Candles will be lit and prayers will be offered at the Logan Entertainment Centre from 5pm as the city unites to pay their respects and show strength in the face of terror.
“Logan’s large New Zealand and Islamic communities have been rocked by this tragedy,” City of Logan Acting Mayor Cherie Dalley said.
“What happened in Christchurch is beyond deplorable – it is an act of hatred and violence that we utterly denounce, and we stand with our New Zealand and Muslim friends in grief and solidarity.
“Logan is home to people from more than 217 different cultural backgrounds and we have a long tradition of people from all walks of life, all religions and all ages, living together in harmony.
“That’s why it’s really important that people come along to remember the victims and to show that we are united.”
Division 2 Councillor Russell Lutton said all faiths are welcome and will be represented at the commemoration.
“This is about Logan showing unity and coming together as a community no matter what your religious beliefs are,” Cr Lutton said.
“This is a community that cares about its people and it will come together during this challenging time with messages of love and support.”
The event will be held outside the Logan Entertainment Centre but can be moved indoors in the event of rain.
The commemoration will be associated with the social media hashtag #LoganStandsTogether.
