Cultural diversity celebrates enthusiastic visit to the market in Bludenz

Cultural diversity celebrates enthusiastic visit to the market in Bludenz

Bludenz celebrated the “Market of Cultures” on the national holiday, which was described as a major occasion for encounter, taste and stories. The Bludenz social sprinkle described the event as a place that has caused the community's cultural diversity to shine. With enthusiasm, Vice Mayor Andrea Mallitsch emphasized how important such festivals are in order to combine different cultures and strengthen the community. "It is always a great pleasure for me to participate in this festival of the senses," she said.

The market took place on Raiffeisenplatz and offered visitors a colorful program. The associations of the different cultures presented culinary delights, handicrafts and traditions. "Integration is not a goal, but a way!" Explained Andrea Mallitsch and thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the festival. City Councilor Bernhard Corn also expressed its approval and described the market as a valuable event that promotes tolerance and openness.

entertainment program and participation of various cultures

A varied supporting program provided the best entertainment. The Turkish cultural and sports club Hilal Bludenz opened the event with musical contributions. Further appearances came from the Sonnenberg costume group Nüziders, the Ukrainian choir "Mriya" and the Bosnian dance and traditional group "Most". Even the youngest guests were not neglected: the children could make their make-up, tinker and enjoy the XXL soccer score.

A special highlight of the market was the art exhibition in the remises room, where the Iranian artist Marjan Poodat presented her works. This was an excellent opportunity to experience cultural diversity through various art forms. In addition, the open youth work Villa K. presented two important films: "Racism not not - my world without racism" and "arrived - young people who saved themselves." These projects aim to promote understanding and appreciation for individual life stories and to reduce inhibitions.

According to the state of Vorarlberg, the “arrived” project offered young people a platform to appreciate their experiences. The film project "Rassismusnichtein" was developed in cooperation with the open youth work Bludenz and Montafon in 2021 and published on the YouTube channel by Villa K. This shows how important it is to create rooms for open dialogues and reduce prejudices.

Overall, the market of cultures in Bludenz offered a great opportunity to get to know the diversity of cultures better and to strengthen the community. Such events remind us that cultural differences should not only be accepted, but also celebrated in order to promote a harmonious coexistence in our city. Further details on this lively festival can be found in The report on www.vol.at .