Zwettl becomes the most cultural -friendly community in the district: a sign of diversity

Zwettl becomes the most cultural -friendly community in the district: a sign of diversity

On October 22, 2024, a special honor was made in the Zwettl district. The Kultur.Region.Niederösterreich honored the municipality of Zwettl entitled "Most cultural -friendly community in the district". This award shows how important cultural activities and initiatives are for the development of a municipality.

congratulated Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner at the award and emphasized the importance of culture as the engine of society. Culture connects people, strengthens the sense of community and gives security. In her speech, she emphasized the role of regional culture, which is liven up by a wide variety of groups such as local choirs, folk dance and theater groups as well as museums and music schools. "In the cultural country of Lower Austria, the regional culture is of particular importance," says Mikl-Leitner.

cultural diversity in focus

The competition for the title "most cultural -friendly community" attracted a total of 152 communities that fought for the award. The focus was on the support of local art and cultural projects as well as the creation of a diverse cultural offerings by the municipalities. Not only the number of cultural initiatives, but also the quality of the support for cultural workers were decisive for the assessment. The jury praised Zwettl for its outstanding cultural diversity and the framework conditions that are created for local artists.

The mayor Andrea Wiesmüller received the award on behalf of the community and expressed its joy about the lively cultural life in Zwettl. She mentioned the important contribution of numerous volunteers and artists without whom the cultural offer would not be possible. "Your passion and dedication are the heart of our lively cultural scene," she said during the award ceremony.

A special symbol for Zwettl was the Hundertwasserbrunnen, which the Vice Mayor presented when accepting the prize. This work of art is representative of the cultural identity of the city and its commitment to local culture.

The award illustrates the important role that culture plays in the development and cohesion of communities. The exchange between the cultural scene and local politics is central to success in order to support the regional initiatives as best as possible. This award motivates not only Zwettl, but also the other communities to further promote the importance of culture for the community.