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Full house in Bornheim: Germany sings for unity and community!
On October 3, 2025, the Rhine-Palatinate district celebrated unity through music nationwide with “Germany sings and sounds”.
Full house in Bornheim: Germany sings for unity and community!
On October 3, 2025, the important day of German unity, the Südliche Weinstrasse district celebrated a great musical event under the motto “Germany sings and sounds”. Around 250 guests came together in the village community center in Bornheim to sing together and reflect on the meaning of this day. The special campaign is part of a nationwide initiative, which was implemented for the fourth time this year, and is being carried out by Choir Association of the Palatinate e.V. as well as the Kreischorverband Südpfalz e.V.
A highlight of the evening was the performance of the “Heart Tones” choir under the direction of Peter Kusenbach. They provided the musical entertainment, with live musicians also enriching the program. The repertoire included not only German songs such as the national anthem and “Thoughts are free”, but also Palatinate hits such as “Pfälzer Wind” and “Auf, ihr Brieder in die Palz”. The guests were also able to enjoy international sounds, such as the English song “One Way Wind”.
Togetherness and peace through music
The event not only offered entertainment, but was a strong symbol of democracy, peace and cohesion - values that should be reinforced, especially on the national holiday. According to the “Germany sings and sounds” initiative, in which over 220 locations in Germany took part, the day of action is under the patronage of Anke Rehlinger, President of the German Federal Council and Prime Minister of Saarland. Antje Valentin, Secretary General of the German Music Council, emphasized the commonality experienced and social cohesion through music.
District Administrator Dietmar Seefeldt paid particular attention to the unifying power of singing together, especially in today's world, when community is needed more than ever. The guests of honor at the event also lit candles with him to commemorate the victims of the peaceful revolution and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Recognition for many years of service
Another outstanding moment of the evening was the awarding of the Golden Coat of Arms Needle of the Südliche Weinstraße district to Peter Kusenbach. He received this special award for his 50 years as a choir director, in which he has looked after up to eleven ensembles. A remarkable commitment to choral music, which has a long tradition in Germany.
The book “Choral Singing in Germany” by Hartmut Lutschewitz can also be used to discuss choral singing in Germany. It describes the historical development of choral music as well as the current challenges, such as aging and the decline in membership in male choirs. In the context of the current situation in amateur choral singing, it is important to develop strategies to keep choral music alive.
This evening in Bornheim was not only a celebration of music, but also a strong symbol of what the community can bring together: We can only hope that such initiatives will rekindle the fire of enthusiasm for singing in Germany!