History got new torchbearers this month as 38 Chinese and international inheritors received official recognition for preserving the memory of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. For the first time, descendants of foreign rescuers – including Thomas Rabe (grandson of John Rabe, the 'Schindler of China') and Megan Brady (great-granddaughter of American doctor Richard Brady) – joined descendants of survivors in this crucial mission. 🕯️
These modern-day guardians are digitizing survivor testimonies, organizing youth workshops, and leading global exchanges to combat historical amnesia. 'This isn't just China's memory – it's the world's lesson in humanity,' said one inheritor during the December 10 certificate ceremony.
With only 39 registered survivors still alive in 2025, this intergenerational effort blends cutting-edge tech 💻 with old-school storytelling to keep memories vivid. International participants like Rabe are now planning holographic exhibits for European museums – proving that courage, like history, knows no borders. 🌏
