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Recklinghausen sends a shining sign of peace: world record achieved!
On December 13, 2024, Recklinghausen set a world record for the largest peace light in the world with 985 participants.
Recklinghausen sends a shining sign of peace: world record achieved!
A radiant sign for peace lit up the Recklinghausen town hall square on the evening of December 13, 2024: 985 people united to set the world record for the largest candle depiction made of people. The participants held colorful LED lights in the shape of a candle and created a unique light display that had to glow for exactly three minutes without losing its shape. Olaf Kuchenbecker, the chief record judge of the Record Institute for Germany, monitored the spectacle and finally confirmed the new record, which far exceeded the required number of 500 people.
Celebratory atmosphere and community spirit
Even before the climax of the event, Christmas carols and a festive atmosphere created an unforgettable atmosphere. 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 witness the important event. “We want to see the candle and celebrate Christmas with it,” the two said 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 unite with one another and celebrate peace.
The world record attempt was linked to the Germany Helps campaign and also collected support for charitable purposes. The careful planning of the event not only included compliance with strict requirements for the world record, but also technical support from scientists from the Georg Agricola Technical University in Bochum. They had precisely determined the dimensions of the candle and the necessary requirements to ensure that everything ran smoothly. The positive response from the participants and the successful setting of the world record sent a powerful signal for peace, which has an impact far beyond the city limits Recklinghausen.de reported.
Viewers of the WDR program “Lights and Magic” experienced the festive preparations and the warm community atmosphere live. The event demonstrated how people in the Ruhr area can come together to promote a common message, which was impressively underlined by the impressive participation and singing of Christmas carols together Tagesschau.de held on.