Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT Candlelight Ceremony
Last night I was the official event photographer for what was a sombre and reflective candle ceremony domestic violence crisis services of the ACT.
This ceremony was to remember the lives lost to domestic violence to which 64 women, 11 men and two children were linked to family violence in the ACT since 1998.
While the night was quite chilly and cold it attracted hundreds of Canberrans that have either been affected directly or indirectly. It was really nice to see him very touching and with the ACT Women’s Minister Yvette Berry on hand to do a speech it was good to see political backing for what is a very serious subject.
ACT firefighters showing their solidarity and support
Some of the people that attended looking on at the candles situated on stage 88
The speakers for the night which included ACT Women’s Minister Yvette Berry
The lighting of the main candles by ACT Women’s Minister Yvette Berry
One of the speakers addressing the audience
One of the speakers addressing the audience
One of the speakers addressing the audience
ACT Women’s Minister Yvette Berry giving a speech
ACT Women’s Minister Yvette Berry giving a speech
Reading a poem
ACT police there to support an important cause
The different colours of the candles represent the different lives that have been lost
One of the many males that attended such an important event
Sombre crowd looking on as the speakers address the audience
The bagpiper with the speakers standing for a minute’s silence
ACT police bagpiper
The main candles
The main candles
One of the attendees capturing the main candles at the end of the ceremony
