Erftstadt is reminiscent: Hiking exhibition shows flood disaster 2021

Erftstadt is reminiscent: Hiking exhibition shows flood disaster 2021

In the summer of 2021, Germany experienced one of the most devastating flood disasters, which the city of Erftstadt also hit hard. Permanent rain and extreme weather conditions led to enormous floods and left catastrophic damage in many districts. In order to remember these dramatic events and raise awareness of the dangers of such natural events, a hiking exhibition under the title "Erftstadt does not forget" is organized.

This special exhibition will be shown in the church in the church for reconciliation from October 7th. The opening invites visitors to deal with the experiences of those affected. Among the exhibits are personal objects that were destroyed in the flood, as well as newspaper clips and numerous photos at the time, which document the extent of the disaster. These memorabilia are intended to help give the victims of the natural disaster a face and to illustrate the emotional burden of events.

Details on the hiking exhibition

The exhibition is organized by the parish of Lechenich in cooperation with the mobile flood aid of the Diakonie. This cooperation is particularly relevant because the Diakonie organizes open meetings for flood victims in Erftstadt every week in order to offer these people a space for exchange and support. The hiking exhibition remains in Lechenich until October 14th and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday even until 2 p.m.

A visit to this exhibition not only offers the opportunity to learn more about the effects of the flood, but also the opportunity for the community to come together and to show the victims of back then his solidarity and support. It is emphasized that remembering of such events is crucial for understanding and preparing for future disasters. The more people take the time to hear these stories and to look at the exhibits, the greater the chance that the teachings from the past will not be forgotten.

A spokesman for the organizers, according to information from information from www.radioerft.de that memories of the flood disaster not only support the emotional processing of those involved, but also promote the resilience of the community. Such exhibitions are a valuable contribution to keep the memory of these difficult times alive and to sensitize future generations.