Celebrate volunteers: cinema evening at Esslingen Castle!

Celebrate volunteers: cinema evening at Esslingen Castle!

A happy event is about to happen for the city of Esslingen: After the quarrels of the previous year, the volunteer evening is finally taking place again. On June 30, 2024, all volunteers are invited to spend this special evening at Esslingen Castle. The city of Esslingen recognizes the valuable work that many citizens do in their free time. Last year the event was canceled for financial reasons, which caused great discontent. But the city has promised to provide money for this tradition in the budget in the future, so that the volunteers can now get their money's worth again. Esslinger newspaper reports that the invitations and the link to order tickets will be sent to the volunteers; a short registration is required.

The special film of the evening will be “The Book Walker”, based on the bestseller by Carsten Henn. In the charming plot, the girl Schascha accompanies the bookseller Carl Kollhoff on his errands, a touching story that will hopefully warm many a heart. In addition, the open-air film festival, which will take place at the castle from July 31 to August 9, 2024, has a colorful program. The opening film is “The Penguin of My Life”, another highlight that cinema lovers can look forward to.

Volunteer energy and a cultural highlight

Since its first event in 1993, the cinema at the castle has become an integral part of the cultural summer in Esslingen. Koki-es highlights that the castle's inner courtyard can accommodate up to 3,000 guests and the view over historic Esslingen not only creates a fine ambience, but also promotes a shared cinematic experience. The offering ranges from Hollywood classics to romantic films and European art house productions. The program is also supplemented by current short films, and live bands from the region provide a musical atmosphere every day.

Particularly worth mentioning are the hands-on activities for children and young people and the popular film quiz, which will take place on selected days. Visitors don't miss out on culinary delights either - there is a fine selection of cocktails and food options at the Freiraum Friends' Cinebar. In addition, attention is paid to everything running smoothly - medical emergency service, supervised toilets and several entry points ensure a relaxed evening at the cinema.

Volunteering in Germany

Volunteering is very important in Germany. Loud Statista Millions of people are involved in different areas - be it in sports clubs, the volunteer fire department or in church initiatives. Sports clubs in particular have a high reach with almost 86,000 members. Those who volunteer not only contribute to society, but also benefit from the numerous encounters and community experiences.

The volunteer evening at the castle and the upcoming open-air festival prove how important such events are. They make it possible to strengthen the sense of community and to bring the valuable work of volunteers to the fore. With this in mind, we hope for numerous participants and unforgettable moments under the starry sky in Esslingen.