35 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall: Berlin celebrates freedom with a colorful program!
35 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall: Berlin celebrates freedom with a colorful program!
Marienfelder Allee 66-80, 12107 Berlin, Deutschland - nag/nag editors -
Berlin is in the starting blocks for a great festival that duly celebrates the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9th. Under the motto "Hold the freedom up!" the city will not only remember this historical moment, but also emphasize the importance of freedom in today's world. This weekend the former wall line between Invalidenstraße and Axel-Springer-Straße will be the setting for a colorful program with exhibitions, concerts and interactive events, such as
The highlight of the celebrations will be the "Festival of Freedom" on Saturday evening, in which the former border turns into a huge hands-on stage. Over 700 musicians will play in five different locations at the same time and invite the spectators to sing along. "We expect 100,000 people who will gather along the route," said Moritz van Dülmen, Managing Director of Kulturprojekt Berlin. The event is completed with a spectacular fireworks display that will illuminate the night. In addition to the musical performances, there will be readings, discussion rounds with contemporary witnesses and guided tours on former walls. The streets are closed to car traffic to make room for the celebrations. Culture Senator Joe Chialo emphasized the importance of strengthening cohesion in society, especially in times of populism and social division. The program also includes a variety of exhibitions, including a photo exhibition by Birgit Kleber, which held people's emotions around the fall of the Berlin Wall. In addition, the book on freedom that contains personal stories and experience of contemporary witnesses is distributed free of charge. Visitors can look forward to an interactive experience that brings history alive. Another highlight is the democratic festival "Revolution!-And then?", Which takes place on Sunday in the former Stasi headquarters. Here the Berliners can take part in workshops and discussions that deal with the challenges and opportunities of democracy after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The crowning glory is a concert by the Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot, which impressively rounds off the celebrations, as rbb24
Overall, this weekend in Berlin will not only be a review of the past, but also a powerful commitment to freedom and the unity of people. The city becomes the scene of a unique festival that makes the hearts of Berlin and their guests beat faster. a festival of music and memories
diverse program for all generations
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| Ort | Marienfelder Allee 66-80, 12107 Berlin, Deutschland |