Intercultural Week in Stendal: Celebrate diversity from September 20th to 28th!

Intercultural Week in Stendal: Celebrate diversity from September 20th to 28th!

In just a few days the time has come: the Intercultural Week (IKW) in the Stendal district promises a colorful program from September 20th to 28th under the motto “for it!”. Patrick Puhlmann, the representative of the district office, invited everyone interested to the upcoming events in a recent announcement. Whether dance evenings, film screenings or workshops – there is something for everyone here. The opening will take place on September 20th from 1 p.m. at the city lake with a children's and family festival, which should appeal to many families right from the start.

But it's not just the opening festival that has a lot to offer. An intercultural city tour will start on September 22nd at 4:30 p.m., while an introductory course in sign language will be offered in the district administration's “Stendal Room” at 4 p.m. To round off the day, the documentary “Female Pleasure” will be shown in the Small Market Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A highlight of the week will be the volunteer meeting of the Altmark Volunteer Agency on September 24th, followed by a workshop on intercultural volunteering and a reading by Mariia Chykina with children's stories from Ukraine.

Diverse events

The Intercultural Week offers a total of 26 events within 14 days an excellent opportunity for all citizens to exchange ideas about different cultures. Among other things, there will be a children's and family festival on September 26th, followed by a dance event in the Wischelandhalle, where dances from different countries will be presented. There are also numerous exciting events in the Small Market Hall, including a “Musical World Tour” and culinary experiences.

• Highlights der IKW:
  • 20. September: Eröffnung des Kinder- und Familienfests
  • 22. September: Stadtführung und Schnupperkurs in Gebärdensprache
  • 24. September: Ehrenamtstreff und interkulturelles Ehrenamt
  • 26. September: Tag des Flüchtlings mit Fest und Tanzabend

The initiators of the IKW have done anything but slack: together with 17 partners, they want to send a strong signal for diversity and tolerance. The organizing groups have put together an extensive program, ranging from lectures to joint game afternoons to culinary offerings. So everyone who is interested in intercultural encounters can get their money's worth.

In addition, “Refugee Day” on September 26th will also play a central role in the activities. This day is intended to raise awareness of the issue of flight and migration and to underline the importance of integration.

The entire overview of the events and the complete program is available online and offers a detailed list of all dates so that nobody misses anything. Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the cultural diversity of the Stendal district!

For more information and the exact dates, you can read the event details here: Stendal district, Altmark Volunteer Agency, and interkulturwoche.de.