Schwerin celebrates: Citizens' Festival on German Unity attracts 100,000 visitors!

Schwerin celebrates: Citizens' Festival on German Unity attracts 100,000 visitors!

On October 4, 2024, the big citizens' festival for the Day of German Unity will take place in Schwerin. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's state capital has the honor of performing as a host this year and has been attracting numerous visitors for days.

yesterday, on the holiday, a visitor record was recorded: over 100,000 people flocked to the city to experience the celebrations. This is reported by Peter Kranz from the organization office in the NDR interview. Tens of thousands are again in the city center today. On the first day of the festival, several thousand guests were already on site, which is very pleased with the organizers of MV Marketing.

music and entertainment for everyone

The festival not only convinces with the large number of visitors, but also with a varied program. In the evening Zoe Wees will appear as the main act on the big stage. But that's not all: the band "Keimzeit" plays on the market stage, while the men's choir "Blowboys" will present on the south bank of the Pfaffenteich Shanty in a new guise. In the Kulturforum, too, "Miso & Maniac" there is rap sounds for those who are looking for somewhat different music.

In addition, the ZDF is on site with the popular “television garden” and gives the audience a look behind the scenes. The audience has the opportunity to experience the recording directly.

a festival of encounters and conversations

The third day of the citizens' festival is peaceful and relaxed overall. Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig (SPD) was positive about the festival early on the day and the numerous helpers who contributed to a smooth process. Many events take place in the city center in which federal states, organizers and ministries present themselves.

A special highlight is the question time with Schwesig in the courtyard of the castle, where citizens can ask their questions directly. This type of dialogue shows the open handling of politicians with the topics that move the population.

There are also many artistic activities in the city center that make visitors smile. Creative word creations are presented on the "Lost Poets Stage", and in Schelfstadt there are musical performances by street musicians who give the festival a special touch.

Another central element are the discussion rounds in which topics such as the Basic Law and the role of the federal states are discussed. Not only local politicians, but also high -ranking guests such as the Vice President of the Federal Constitutional Court, take part in these events.

On the market, something is offered for the sports -loving visitors: various sports clubs show their offers and enable the audience to actively participate.

The Citizens' Festival in Schwerin impressively proves how complex the interaction of culture, politics and entertainment can be. Visitors from near and far give the city with life and show how important the exchange and cooperation are for the community. For more information about the events of the Citizens' Festival, readers can take a look at www.ndr.de throw.