Reconciliation and Christmas: A Feast of Community in Riehen!

Reconciliation and Christmas: A Feast of Community in Riehen!

On December 26, 2024, a special event took place as part of the Basel tradition "Kundi of People for People". The president of the event was a greeting for reconciliation and emphasized that this idea is particularly needed in the current times. The festival clock was Christmas songs that were presented by the CVJM player choir Riehen.

like Verlagshaus Jaumann reported, Schinkli was traditionally served with potato salad and a vegetarian variant. The drink selection included non-alcoholic beer, black and fruit tea, the dishes were served directly on the square. A quick, efficient and thoroughly working team of helpers ensured that all participants were well looked after.

reports and personal stories

A young man who took part in the event for the second time had stopped contact with his family to avoid frustration and hatred. He expressed the desire to spend Christmas with people he likes. Walter Schudel, a well -known fun maker, was also present and wanted to entertain the participants.

The participants also shared personal memories. An older Kurdish woman who speaks poorly German and regularly comes to Kundi was accompanied by her daughter this year. The latter reported that her mother will come here among people, otherwise she is alone. Your grandchildren live in Germany.

In another incident that indicates the idea of ​​reconciliation, Palverlag of two brothers who live in adjacent courtyards and have had a dispute for years. When a builder came by, one of the brothers asked to build a high wall so that he could no longer see his brother. However, the master builder acted differently and instead built a bridge between the courtyards. After completion, the other brother crossed the bridge, hugged his brother, thanked the invitation and asked for a forgiveness. The first brother felt relieved and also asked for forgiveness, while the master builder ended his task to build further bridges.