Celebratory MV Day in Greifswald: Tradition meets diversity!

Celebratory MV Day in Greifswald: Tradition meets diversity!

There is a lot of hustle and bustle in Greifswald today, June 21, 2025 - the 15th Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Day was ceremoniously opened! With her speech, Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig (SPD) set the tone for a celebration full of pride and cohesion in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. When the weather is bright, the city center is transformed into a lively party area that delights visitors of all ages until Sunday evening.

The event is marked by two major anniversaries: apart from the celebrations for the 35th anniversary of the re-foundation of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the 775th anniversary of the city of Greifswald will also be honored. As n-tv reports, the organizers attach great importance to this year's motto “Tradition, Innovation, Diversity” - an apt symbol of what defines the people in this region.

Stage program and experience areas

The city center was divided into twelve experience areas in which over 90 exhibitors from the state government and clubs to rescue and security forces are represented. At the NDR Vorpommernstudio on Knopfstrasse, visitors can take part in guided tours and technology demonstrations from 11 a.m. Well-known characters from children's shows, such as Ernie and Bert, also appear here to delight the younger audience. The stage program has something for all generations. The festival started on Friday with a warm-up party and a concert by the band Marquess, while a varied program is scheduled for Saturday.

Highlights of the stage program for Saturday include the opening with a concert by the MV State Police Orchestra, which begins at 11 a.m. The Prime Minister and Mayor Stefan Fassbinder are also there. The evening promises a lively atmosphere with the MV day party and a performance by Joris. Sunday also has a lot to offer: In addition to an ecumenical service, a live broadcast with the Kika characters is on the program from 1 p.m. Visitors can also look forward to performances by the Greifswald choir “Solala” and various other events that round off the day, as reported by NDR.

Accessibility and arouse interest

Another important aspect that is not neglected at this event is accessibility. Low barriers were removed and accessibility to parking spaces and public transport stops was improved. Technology was also considered: free listening with the hearing amplifier and the provision of a sign language interpreter at official program points ensure that everyone can take part in the festival.

Cultural events such as those offered by MV-Kalendar, which list a variety of events in the areas of art, sport and music, strengthen the sense of community and create new connections within the region. Organizers can register their events there free of charge, which further promotes cultural diversity.

The MV Day in Greifswald shows how lively and diverse Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is. This clearly shows the cohesion, pride and innovative strength of the region - one more reason to enjoy the festival to the full until Sunday.