Unity day in Saxony-Anhalt: celebrations in historical places

Unity day in Saxony-Anhalt: celebrations in historical places

in the heart of Germany, Saxony-Anhalt celebrates the day of German unity on Thursday with a series of events. History and culture meet here, while people think back to the division of Germany and at the same time celebrate reunification. The celebrations are not only a memory, but also an opportunity to strengthen community values.

One of the highlights of the celebrations is a traditional star hike to Brocken, a symbolic place that was in the restricted area during the GDR period. Organized by the Harz Club, this is a way for hiking friends to come together and to appreciate the overcome obstacles.

ecumenical service in Marienborn

A central component of the celebrations is an ecumenical service at the former largest German-German border crossing in Marienborn. Under the motto "Wounds to be surprised", the path from the division to unity is discussed here. After the service, visitors can expect a diverse program that includes information stands, a presentation of the Stasi documents archive and discussions with contemporary witnesses. The volunteer fire brigade also ensures an entertaining program for children.

Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff will not be in Saxony-Anhalt that day. He takes part in the central celebrations in Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. There he will attend a service in the cathedral of St. Marien and St. Johannis, followed by a ceremony in the Mecklenburg State Theater. The community delegation from Saxony-Anhalt is welcomed in the orangery of Schwerin Castle in the afternoon, which is supposed to symbolize the connection between the federal states.

In Stendal, an exhibition is also opened in the Winckelmann Museum. The show «the Berlin Wall at the end! Photographs by the sculptor Christa Collector from 1990 »addresses the end of the division. The artist herself will also be present and talks to the guests about her works.

Another highlight takes place in the Benzwitz-Zicherie border museum in the Altmark. Visitors can expect a varied program with unpublished film material, border tour tours, readings and musical performances. For the whole family there are also nature adventures to discover that establish a connection to the region and their history.

The Benneckenstein vehicle museum, a place for technology -loving and nostalgics, also opens its doors for the celebrations. Here, visitors can not only marvel at nostalgic vehicles, but also take part in special attractions such as tours in the chain vehicle, on the field railway and in the mini tank. In addition, an impressive demonstration of a bridge layman will take place that should inspire guests interested in technology.

The events in Saxony-Anhalt are an impressive testimony of the German history and the incessant endeavor to unity and community. With a view of the past, today's celebrations become a valuable memory and a celebration of progress that have been made since reunification. For more details about the celebrations, See www.welt.de .