Peace banner exhibition in Chemnitz: World record is sought!

Peace banner exhibition in Chemnitz: World record is sought!

In the lively city of Chemnitz, exciting events are imminent! From June 23, the construction work for a unique exhibition at the high school on Hartmannplatz will begin, which is entitled "Chemnitz Friedensbanner". By August 8th, a total of 250 colorfully designed banners will be shown there, which take a large area of ​​2100 square meters. This makes the exhibition the greatest of its kind in Chemnitz. This creative project is organized by the Citizens' Initiative Action ©, which has been conducting workshops in schools for 15 years, is led by the committed Gerald Richter.

What is behind the peace banner? Children and adolescents make their messages for peace, democracy and tolerance on seven -meter -long pieces of fabric. These impressive banners will finally be attached to the town hall on Chemnitz's peace day, which will be celebrated on March 5. The Imagine Festival will also take place on June 26, which marks the climax of the construction work. Around 200 pupils are expected here: to shape graffiti together on construction fences - the goal is 3,500 meters of banners and posters for a world record.

world record in focus

The workshops that took place this year have produced 20 new banner, so that a total of 338 banner now exist for peace. In the exhibition, 180 banner on the building and about 60 banner will be shown inside the school. Gerald Richter will also offer guided tours through the exhibition on Sundays at 2 p.m. in order to bring visitors closer to the importance of the works of art. The messages that these banners wear are committed to peace, justice, environmental protection and the preservation of biodiversity, which is made available to tens of thousands of visitors during the summer vacation.

Another exciting aspect of the cultural initiative is the graffiti and hip hop workshop of the room dance studio. Here are the audience and spectators: Welcome inside. Gerald Richter, the mastermind behind the workshops, will be available on June 26 from 12.30 p.m. for interviews and questions. In an internal celebration from 1 p.m. in the Hartmann factory, Mayor Knut Kunze will appreciate the world record.

art and politics combined

In the context of the current social discussion about peace and war, there are also insights from outside. The Greek photojournalist Wassilis Aswestopoulos, who has documented countless pictures of refugees and migrants since 2008, recalls how important it is to transport messages, especially in times of crisis. The urgency of the topic is evident in his pictures, which often come from critical areas such as the border between Northern Macedonia and Greece. Citizens can refer to the website of the chemnitz peace day to obtain further information about such exhibitions and their meaning.

In addition, there is a broad space for discussions about peace and the current geopolitical tensions on the platform of the Peace Movement. The message is clear: peace in Europe is only possible in dialogue. These important topics run through the various events and make it clear that art and commitment to peace are inseparable from each other.

A visit to the exhibition will not only be a feast for the eyes, but also encourage visitors to think about the current challenges. Further information and explanations of the banners can be found on the official website chemnitzer-friedensbanner.de .