International Christmas carols illuminate Wetzlar: Festive singing combines cultures!

International Christmas carols illuminate Wetzlar: Festive singing combines cultures!

The traditional international Christmas song singing in Wetzlar also experienced a festive splendor this year. On December 7, 2024, over 90 enthusiasts gathered in the historic ambience of the old auditorium to sing Christmas carols from eight different countries. The event was largely organized by the German-Italian Society of Middle Hesse e.V., supported by the Wetzlar partnerships and the European Union. The 1st chairwoman Rita Schneider-Cartocci and the head of partnership Karlheinz Kraubter opened the celebrations and emphasized the importance of intercultural dialogue. Despite the current political tensions, the event made a decisive contribution to the care of European friendships, such as Giessener-zeitung.de Reported.

variety of cultures and songs

choir director Holger Hedrich created a rousing mood with his dynamic way. After the European anthem in five languages, the people present passionately sang 15 Christmas carols in a variety of languages such as Italian, English, Czech and French. The musical performances also included short stories and traditions from the respective countries that enriched the cultural experience. After singing, mulled wine and traditional Christmas delicacies were served, which reinforced the festive atmosphere. The event underlines the ability of people to come together despite social and political differences and to share joy.

In another context that reflects the importance of cohesion and peace in Europe, approaches for a new 'Wiener Congress' are to be developed in the near future to address the challenges on the continent. According to neutralitystudies.com such a congress is needed to solve the existing conflicts and to promote peaceful coexistence. The proposal includes a seven -step peace strategy, which includes the convening of a European peace congress, among other things. These initiatives could be crucial to find a way out of current political uncertainty and to secure peace in Europe in the long term.