Graffitis in Dornbirn: Provocative messages cause excitement!

Graffitis in Dornbirn: Provocative messages cause excitement!

In Dornbirn, the youngest wave of graffiti causes excitement and discussions. On the Dornbirner Ache, directly at the Egetenweg bus stop, a provocative lettering has been published: "србиа до токија" (Serbia to Tokyo), which is often used in nationalist circles and is associated with an excessive Serbian expansion. This slogan, which loses discussions about ethnicity and nationalism, is supplemented by further markings, such as "ки 43", which causes a sensation in connection with the passionate fans of the Serbian football club Red Stern Belgrade, in particular due to the extremist associations of some supporters. In addition, identical lubrications were found in other places along the Ache, including a sprayed gravel box and a traffic mirror on Schmelzhütterstrasse, such as Vol.at reported.

graffiti at the church tower

But not only the walls along the Ache are affected; The parish church in Dornbirn Schoren was also defaced. A smiley face is emblazoned on the church tower that was applied a week on Sunday night. Pastor Dominik Toplek immediately filed a complaint and a painting company was commissioned to remove the smear. According to Toplek, a quick removal is planned. These activities cause mixed reactions within the population. Some find graffiti annoying, others discuss their political importance and demand measures against the increasing disfigurement of public places. Nevertheless, the fact remains: the law clearly considers these actions as property damage, with possible criminal consequences for the perpetrators. The city security guard has already recorded the incidents, but an official statement is still pending and the assessment of how the city will act against these vandalisms.

The Dornbirner Ache itself, also known as Dornbirner Ach, is an important river in Vorarlberg, which extends over 29.9 km and flows into Lake Constance. The river flows through impressive gorges, including the Alploch Gorge and the Rappenloch Gorge. This scenic beauty is strongly contrasted by the smearings, which further aweses the discussion about graffiti in Dornbirn, as wikipedia documented.