Walter Momper: The unforgettable mayor with the iconic red scarf

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Walter Momper, Berlins Ex-Bürgermeister, trägt seinen berühmten roten Schal fast immer. Er erzählt, wie er ihn auf Wunsch hervorzaubert.
Walter Momper, Berlin's ex-mayor, almost always wears his famous red scarf. He tells how he conjures him up on request. (Symbolbild/MB)

The red scarf as a cult symbol

The red scarf by Walter Momper is not only considered a personal accessory, but also as a widely recognized symbol for the turning time in Germany.

Walter Momper's imperishable trademark

The former ruling mayor of Berlin, Walter Momper, is often remembered not only for his political achievements, but also for his striking red scarf. This scarf, which became a trademark during his term from 1989 to 1991, is a sign of time and change for many.

True meaning of an accessories

Momper, who, as a governing mayor at the time of the fall of the Berlin Wall, speaks in a current interview about the importance of his scarf: "Many people ask: Where do you have your red scarf?" Says the 79-year-old and proves how interwoven his personal symbol is with public perception. Even in midsummer, if he often does not wear his scarf, he always has it at hand for special occasions.

A scarf with history

"How many red scarves I had, I don't even know," explains Momper. This statement indicates that his iconic garment was created not only from a personal preference, but also from a tradition in which the scarf was often given away and auctioned for charitable purposes. The red scarf has developed into a cultural element that goes beyond its physical form.

A transfer of the inheritance

For many rapporteurs and citizens, the “Momper-Schal” is an important relic in Berlin's history. The scarf acts as a link between the past and the present, shows the change of the city and Momper's commitment to connect to the citizens today.

These anecdotes on the scarf show how much everyday objects can become part of a cultural identity. Walter Momper's scarf is not just a piece of fabric, but a symbol of an era of change that still brings many things together today.

- Nag