Neustadt plans to revive the Colorful Republic - that's how it works!
Neustadt plans to revive the Colorful Republic - that's how it works!
Dresden, Deutschland - What is the future of the colorful Republic of Neustadt (BRN)? This question has been in the room since the graffiti message "Brn is dead" in the new town has been published on several buildings. The last Brn took place in 2019 and left mixed feelings after decades of tradition. The commerce of the festival had been discussed for a long time, but the enthusiasm for folk festivals remained unbroken. In order to breathe life back in the original spirit of these celebrations, Christian Demuth and Julia Hartl from the SPD have now brought plans to revive the BRN. According to a report by
The enthusiasm for festivals is unbroken in the new town. The proposal provides for a mixture of pike festival and Fête de la Musique, and the Neustädter clubs such as Groove, Ostpol, barn or Katy's garage could participate in the celebrations. A possible event area in the Alaunpark also has the advantage that security requirements are easier to use here. In the debate about security measures, reference was also made to incidents with right-wing extremity employees at the Louisenfest. Here Demuth calls for a zero tolerance policy that the city should also take on with the support of the organizers. With a view to logistics, the question arises as to how a smooth implementation of these plans can be achieved. The city administration should therefore help organizers with signage and actively involve residents in the planning. A clear contact person within the administration could help to make requirements easier and cheaper. All of this aims to strengthen the cohesion in the new town and to promote cooperation between bars, clubs and district festivals. The BRN has a long story that goes back to 1990 when it was founded as a micronation. The festival took place in the Outer Neustadt district and was recognized by various countries, including the Republic of Uzupis or the Free Republic of Schwarzenberg. But despite the historical recognition, it was difficult to hear in larger states. In the meantime, the original micronation idea has lost importance, but the annual birthday of the BRN is remembered with longing. Since the pandemic, the festival has been prohibited by the Dresden city administration, and the last celebrations took place in 2019. More information and reviews of past celebrations can be found on the pages of Neustadt-ticker and in archived articles. In the city, there are also efforts to revitalize creative life. The Urban Art Festival "Lacquer Skleber" will take place from June 1 to 9, 2024, which will be organized in the central plant on Riesaer Straße and on Alexander-Puschkin-Platz. This festival deals with the history of graffiti and street art in Dresden and gives artists the opportunity to present themselves. It also focuses back on 40 years of urban art in the city and offers a platform for discussions about the development of the scene, such as Pieschen Aktuell
In view of these developments, it is now a matter of not only seeing the colorful republic of Neustadt as a firm date in the event calendar, but as a lively part of city life, which also attracts and inspires the coming generations. collaboration and support
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