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Culture and democracy festival (project show and intervention)

A place of remembrance in public space as a starting point for reflection, creative thinking and enlightened commitment, integrated into a cultural programme designed by residents of Brühl as well as people from Europe and the cultural region.

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Location

Chemnitz, area around the Justin Sonder memorial
Brühl 46, 09111 Chemnitz
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entrance free

The event includes a programme section and the Mile of Democracy.

In the programme part , the film "Justin Sonder 1925 - 2020", premiered on 26.01.2025, will be played in a continuous loop.

Julja Kausch, a sculptor from Rostock, will be a guest and will give a lively account of the history of the creation of the monument "A bench for Justin Sonder" in several mini-guided tours.

The EGE youth choir of the Protestant school community Erzgebirge from Annaberg will present parts of its programme "CHANGE = CHANCE", premiering on 23.05.2025.

The plucked string orchestra of the Chemnitz Municipal Music School and a Finnish guest orchestra will surprise the audience.

 

The Mile of Democracy consists of several actors. Information will be provided on the status of the Capital of Culture project "A monument as a social seismograph for democracy", Chemnitz University of Technology will present "LeDiT - Learning with Digital Testimonies", Radio T will report on the everyday life of an independent radio station, the Brühlpioniere children's station will offer face painting, handicrafts and balloons, Rosa Luxemburg Primary School will present the primary school project "Favourite Places" and there will be a reading station in cooperation with the Buchladen am Brühl bookshop. Dialogue formats from the John Dewey Research Centre for Didactics of Democracy, embroidery instead of bickering and dialogue dating round off the mile.

On this day, catering will be provided by Restaurant Schalom, Cafe Karl mag's süß and Brühl-Boulevard e.V.

 

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Organizer

Buntmacher*innen e.V.

Program field

Barrierefreiheit

Gender-neutral toilet

The toilet is not defined according to "men/women".

Sensitive environment

The environment is non-discriminatory thanks to sensitised staff.

Barrier-free travel by public transport

Travelling to the venue is barrier-free using public transport.

Barrier-free toilet

The toilet is barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible.

Accessible by wheelchair

No stairs can be expected, a ramp is available if necessary.

No stroboscopic effects

No stroboscopic effects are used.

Relaxation room

There is a retreat for guests on the event site in a calm environment.

Accompanying person free

Holders of a disabled person's pass can bring one accompanying person free of charge.

A monument as a social seismograph for democracy

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European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragter der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.