Celebrating diversity: Anniversary program at Karlstorbahnhof Heidelberg
Celebrate Heidelberg's cultural diversity on July 25, 2025 at Karlstorbahnhof with a colorful anniversary program.

Celebrating diversity: Anniversary program at Karlstorbahnhof Heidelberg
On July 25th at 6 p.m. a very special anniversary program will be celebrated at Karlstorbahnhof Heidelberg that will focus on the city's cultural diversity. The event invites everyone interested to take part in this celebration and experience the colorful range of cultural expressions. Heidelberg reports that information offers from various publishers, initiatives and migrant self-organizations await visitors in the entrance area and foyer.
The UNESCO City of Literature Heidelberg presents a selection of publishers that boast an international program of contemporary literature. The exhibiting publishers include Draupadi Verlag, Palmyra Verlag and Das Wunderhorn Verlag. In addition, numerous migrant self-organizations provide insight into their work, including the A. I. Cuza - Society for Literature, Music and Art e.V. and the German-African Association e.V.
Cultural diversity and inclusion
Cultural participation is also the central theme in other upcoming events – including the seminar “Change of Perspective: Inclusion in the Fine Arts” on March 28, 2025 in Berlin. This is about access for artists with disabilities, a concern raised by the UNESCO is supported. Cultural institutions face major challenges in promoting inclusion. It is essential that people with disabilities can choose to participate in cultural events independently and without barriers.
The dissemination of creative and courageous ideas plays a special role in order to promote inclusive approaches. How Cultural participation BW describes, barriers - often mental ones - must be actively identified and overcome. Discussions with those affected are essential.
Celebrate and experience diversity
The Carnival of Cultures, which will take place in Berlin from June 6th to 9th, 2025, celebrates cultural diversity with an impressive street festival and a large parade. Here we understand what togetherness means and how important social participation is. The performance “Hearts. BETWEEN. Volcanoes” on June 27, 2025, staged by the dance group tanzhaben, also highlights the diversity in life and art.
In Brandenburg too, Musethica, an innovative project with 22 chamber music concerts in social institutions from June 7th to 15th, 2025, brings the world of music to people who are often outside of cultural offerings. This is a perfect example of successful cultural participation that not only entertains, but also strengthens and connects.
In this sense, all of these events invite you to celebrate and actively shape cultural diversity in Germany. It is important not only to recognize the differences, but also to promote the similarities. Join us and be part of this colorful community!