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34 stories from Neubrandburgers: insights into the city museum
From 2025, the stories of 34 immigrants who shaped the city will be presented in the Brandenburg City Museum.
34 stories from Neubrandburgers: insights into the city museum
In Brandenburg, the multifaceted arc of immigration history comes to life. A new exhibition is opening in the city museum that tells the stories of 34 New Brandenburgers and thus impressively implements the motto “Connecting worlds”. How Meeting point Brandenburg According to reports, the exhibition includes personalities such as the theologian Christian Radeke, who came to Brandenburg in 1988, and business information technology student Rickiel Sympe, who comes from Cameroon.
In addition, the South African Wandile Dlamini, who played for FC Stahl and now lives in the Havelstadt, has found a place in the gallery. These stories are important building blocks for reshaping ideas about migration in the region. According to treasurer Thomas Barz, who gave a moving speech in the museum courtyard at the opening, more stories will be collected and prepared by the end of the year. He visited the exhibition and praised the city museum's funding concept, which brought historical objects out of the depot, including a handcart made by refugees from 1945 and a sword from China that came to Brandenburg during the Boxer Uprising.
Refugee protests at the Brandenburg Gate
The group plans to spend the night at the Brandenburg Gate, demonstrating their determination. Police have confirmed peaceful gatherings so far and vigilantes appear determined to stand up for their rights.
A look at the history of migration
In the past, Germany has experienced numerous waves of immigration, often triggered by economic or political circumstances. Many people came looking for work, others were looking for protection from persecution. This led to Germany developing into a melting pot of cultures, which is clearly presented in the current exhibition in the city museum.