THE Wave on Whitehaven Harbour was lit up green for Remembering Srebrenica. 

The sculpture on the harbourside was lit green on Thursday, July 11, in remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide. 

In 1995, 8,000 Bosniak Muslim boys in and around the town of Srebrenica were massacred during the Bosnian War. 

In a post on social media, The Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners wrote: "Every year, Remembering Srebrenica selects a theme that reflects an aspect of the genocide that needs to be commemorated, but also speaks to communities in the UK. This year's theme is ‘I Am Because You Are’.

"The inspiration comes from the philosophy of ‘Ubuntu’, a South African term which is often translated as “I am because you are”.

"It underlines the importance of standing up against those who try to divide us and standing up for each other against hatred, discrimination, harassment or prejudice.

"It will also help empower people in our communities to understand the importance of interconnectedness to help build a safer, stronger, and more cohesive society for all.

"And why green? Green and white are the colours of the Srebrenica flower, designed as a symbol of remembrance by the main victims' organisation, the Mothers of Srebrenica."