Sigmaringen celebrates variety: Successful festival of cultures enthusiastic!

Sigmaringen celebrates variety: Successful festival of cultures enthusiastic!

Sigmaringen, Deutschland - In Sigmaringen, the “Festival of Cultures” has attracted numerous visitors for the sixth time. In bright sunshine, people made a pilgrimage to the city to enjoy a lively and diverse stage program and to explore numerous stands that were operated by various organizations, clubs and groups. These stands not only offered culinary specialties, but also the opportunity to learn more about the cultures of the participants. "This is a place where you can meet and learn from each other," emphasized a visitor while experimenting with a dish from another culture.

Ellen Valerius, the head of office, underlined the importance of such cultural celebrations, especially in today's world: "We want to set an example that we can all celebrate happily and peacefully with each other." The support and dedication of the many helpers who were present at the stands all day long was praised by everyone. Her passion for her respective cultures was clearly noticeable, and many visitors appreciated the opportunity to dive into a variety of traditions and stories.

Experience cultural diversity

Despite the initially uncomfortable weather conditions, the festival was well received. A visitor said: "It is always nice and enriching to experience such events." A highlight of the festival was the appearance of Noori Mato, an intercultural "bridge builder" who moved from Iraq to Sigmaringen in 2015. He moderated the program on stage and conveyed a clear message: "Sigmaringen is colorful, and we can all learn from each other for great peaceful coexistence, regardless of the skin color, what religion or origin man has."

The perception of the event seems to grow from year to year. Valerius emphasized that interest in the festival is increasing and supporting this by the numerous visitors and the committed exhibitors. With the Sunday, which took place in parallel to the festival, there was also the possibility for the participants to explore the shops in the city.

The positive response of the visitors shows that such events not only promote cultural awareness, but also strengthen the sense of community. People appreciated the opportunity to make new acquaintances in a relaxed atmosphere and to exchange ideas with different cultures. The positive feedback and enthusiasm of visitors could continue to establish the festival of cultures in Sigmaringen and possibly also inspire other cities to offer something similar.

Overall, the “Festival of Cultures” succeeds in celebrating the diversity and bringing people closer together, which is of great importance in today's society. Such events help to reduce prejudices and promote harmonious coexistence.