Recklinghausen sets a luminous sign of peace: world record succeeded!

Recklinghausen sets a luminous sign of peace: world record succeeded!

Recklinghausen, Deutschland - A radiant sign for peace illuminated the Recklinghausen town hall square on the evening of December 13, 2024: 985 people united to set up the world record for the largest candle image from people. The participants held colorful LED lights in the form of a candle and ensured a unique play of lights that had to shine for exactly three minutes without losing its shape. Olaf Kuchenbecker, the top record judge of the record institute for Germany, monitored the spectacle and finally confirmed the new record that far exceeded the required number of 500 people.

solemn atmosphere and community spirit

Even before the highlight of the event, Christmas carols and a festive atmosphere created an unforgettable ambience. Even in cold temperatures, people from all over North Rhine-Westphalia traveled to be part of this special moment. Mila and Milo Tülmann brought their grandma Irmgard with them to experience the important event. "We want to see the candle and celebrate Christmas," said the two full of anticipation. The atmospheric gathering on the square, accompanied by the sounds of the band Pink Panta and a stage program, was exactly what the participants needed to combine and celebrate peace.

The world record attempt was connected to the Germany campaign helps and collected additionally support for charitable purposes. The careful planning of the event not only included compliance with strictly for the world record, but also the technical support from scientists from the Georg Agricola Technical University in Bochum. These had precisely determined the dimensions of the candle and the necessary requirements to ensure that everything runs smoothly. The positive response of the participants and the successful establishment of the world record set a powerful sign for peace, which has an effect far beyond the city limits, as Recklinghausen.de reported.

spectators of the WDR program "Lights and booth magic" experienced the festive preparations and the warm community mood live. The event proved how people in the Ruhr area can come together to stand up for a common message, which was impressively underlined by the impressive participation and singing of the Christmas carols together, as well as Tagesschau.de