60 years of the crescent: A book combines cultures in Vorarlberg!

60 years of the crescent: A book combines cultures in Vorarlberg!

A new book project entitled "60 Years of Half Moon" illuminates the history of Turkish immigration in Vorarlberg and is the result of comprehensive research. The team of authors, consisting of seven members, including Mehmet Çakır and Sinan Yücel, has set itself the goal of documenting the stories of the Turkish immigrants in order to preserve them for future generations. The book is written in German and Turkish and was printed in a circulation of 400 copies. The presentation recently took place in the town hall in Hard, where Mayor Martin Staudinger emphasized the importance of the book for the entire Vorarlberg region.

Staudinger sees the project not only as a memory, but as a model for other communities with a history of migration. He emphasizes that living together in Hard is largely positive, while conflicts arise between generations rather than origin. The book project is described as a bridge that conveys not only between generations, but also between cultures and neighborhoods.

scientific foundation

In addition to this current project, there are a variety of publications on the Migration History of Vorarlberg from 1945. An alphabetical list of specialist literature, biographical certificates and media offers comprehensive insights into individual aspects of this story. Publications such as "Trugs, Schlusen, help: Escape between rescue and exploitation" and "Turkish migration to Vorarlberg in the context of individual social experiences" not only document the migration movements, but also the challenges and experiences of the migrants in their new homeland. These scientific works are essential to promote the understanding of diversity in society and to stand up for equal opportunities, as executed in the concept of [bpb] (https://www.bpb.de/themen/migration-integation/dossier-migration/2237777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777

The term "diversity" is often used in this context to describe the variety of experiences and identities of people. This diversity can be seen as an opportunity, not only to promote social participation, but also to enrich the cultural landscape, which was created in Vorarlberg by immigration. In particular, the interaction of different features often leads to an intersectional approach that takes into account the complex experiences of migrants.

meaning of the intercultural opening

The book project "60 Years of Half Moon" and the associated dealing with the history of migration clearly show how important the intercultural opening in different areas is. This includes not only education, but also social coexistence and integration. Efforts for a better understanding between cultures are a central part of the project that can serve as a model for future, more harmonious coexistence.