Cheers and traffic chaos in Leipzig: Thousands of Syrians celebrate Assad-Sturz!

Cheers and traffic chaos in Leipzig: Thousands of Syrians celebrate Assad-Sturz!

Leipzig, Deutschland - Leipzig - Last weekend Leipzig shouted with joy and emotion when an impressive sign of hope and freedom pulled his lanes. More than 5000 people gathered into an unexpected but powerful demonstration. The reason? The long-awaited fall of the Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad was celebrated-an event that is of great importance for many Syrians in Leipzig. The demonstrators moved from Eisenbahnstrasse to the centrally located Augustusplatz with cheers, flags and a flood of pyrotechnics. The Bild-Zeitung enthusiastically reported on the exuberant mood and the traffic disruptions that lasted until the evening.

But not only local roads were witnesses of these thrilling celebrations. The railway road, known for its many Syrian shops and bistros, turned into the pulsating heart of this rally. With autocorsos, the people of Neustadt-Neuschönefeld moved to the city center, where they finally reached Augustusplatz. The emotional wave caught everyone involved and even brought traffic to a standstill, while cars honked the end of an era loudly. The time of celebration fell together with the already filled hustle and bustle of the Christmas market, which increased the crowd of people in the city center again. Despite the crowds, the event remained peaceful; Many demonstrators thanked the patient police forces.

a feast of freedom - further worn by families and friends

The scene was characterized by families with all their members who proudly wore the green-white-black flag of independence. "We celebrate that Syria is liberated," said a visibly moving participant. While the Revellie’s flames lit the sky brightly, the eyes of everyone were aimed at hope. Interestingly, Leipzig is not the only city that witnessed this substantial demonstration. In Berlin, too, around 3,500 Syrians formed an impressive move that caught the streets of the capital. These listed activities show how strongly the Syrian community in Germany is networked and united. Around 14,000 Syrians live in Leipzig alone, most of whom fled the horror of the civil war, which began in 2011. Within this community, friendships and shared origins ensure the spread of such inspiration, as in a reporting of picture leipzig is emphasized.

a strong sign against despotism

for Bashar al-Assad, who steered Syria's fate for 24 years, this is the end of an era. His rule began with the takeover of power from his father. But the ongoing conflicts and the adamant resistance ultimately led to his fall. These demonstrations that reached large parts of Europe draw a picture of collective solidarity and symbolize the deep -seating hope of reconstruction and self -determination.

During this day of the jubilation there is hope for a new beginning, the message remains clear and strong: to celebrate the will of people to celebrate freedom and peace, is unbroken and is also lived out in the streets of Leipzig.