Art, music and friendship: Tuttlinger delegation enthusiastic in Draguignan!
Art, music and friendship: Tuttlinger delegation enthusiastic in Draguignan!
Tuttlingen, Deutschland - A 30-member delegation from Tuttlingen visited the French twin town of Draguignan from June 6th to 9th, 2025 to take part in the St. Hermentaire City Festival. This partnership has existed for over 30 years and is a lively example of how urban friends can beat cultural bridges. Led by the official representative of the city, Katharina Bürger, the group consisted of members of the partnership commission, city councilors and musicians of the Duddler Musigg.
The visit started properly on Friday evening at the Wagenbauerfest, in which the artistically decorated cars were presented for the traditional flower body. It was already felt on the first evening: hospitality is very important here! On Saturday, Draguignans Mayor Richard Strambio officially welcomed the guests, and the delegation explored some cultural highlights in the city.
cultural discoveries in Draguignan
A highlight of the program was the visit to the Chapelle de l’Orservance and the Terra Rossa museum, where the members of the delegation learned more about regional art and the production of the characteristic hexagonal clay tiles, the "Tomettes". The Duddler Musigg under the direction of Claudia Meißner then created the best atmosphere at the festival meal on the "Langen Tafel" in the heart of Draguignan - an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
The Sunday then brought a trip to the picturesque Lac de Sainte-Croix, which is not only the perfect starting point for tours in the impressive Verdon Gorge, but also offered a welcome break. However, the highlight of the weekend was the colorful flower parade on Sunday evening, which was characterized by bright cars and happy music. Sébastien Dussault, the chairman of the partnership commission, summed it up: "Music overcomes borders and connects people."
a look ahead
The exchange between Draguignan and Tuttlingen was not only a festival of culture, but also a sign of the many positive conversations and encounters that could take place. Everyone involved is already looking forward to the return visit from Draguignan in Tuttlingen, where there will certainly be a few more highlights.
This visit is an excellent example of the advantages of city twinning, as are also practiced in other European cities. Cities like Berlin, which are connected to numerous partner cities worldwide, show how important such exchange is for culture and living together. Cultural events, exchanges of youth and political visits not only strengthen relationships between the cities, but also enrich the life of the citizens: on the inside.
Finally, it should be noted that the days in Draguignan were characterized by warm hospitality, rich culture and the constant wish to further intensify the exchange. The delegation from Tuttlingen has impressively demonstrated that you are connected not only in music, but also in the heart.For more information on this exchange and the city partnership between Tuttlingen and Draguignan, read more on the pages of the Schwäbische Zeitung and City of Draguignan .
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