Swiftkirchen-Schild: Part of Gelsenkirchen goes to the Bonn Museum

Swiftkirchen-Schild: Part of Gelsenkirchen goes to the Bonn Museum

A special memory of unforgettable concerts

As part of the spectacular concerts by Taylor Swift in Gelsenkirchen, a “Swiftkirchen” local sign created for the event was set up. Now this sign has found a new provision: It is transferred to the Bonn House of History to take a place in the collection.

a valuable memorial

The city of Gelsenkirchen has received the foundation's request to include the sign in the collection after the concerts. Mayor Karin Welge was pleased with this request and gave her consent. The sign not only symbolizes the successful events, but also the positive response of the fans and the effects on local culture and economy.

The meaning for the local community

The concerts of Taylor Swift have brought Gelsenkirchen into the focus of music lovers and tourists. The city was able to benefit from increased number of visitors that have had a positive effect on hotels, restaurants and retail. The "Swiftkirchen" sign is now kept as a memorial in a museum, which underlines the importance of the event for the city.

cultural heritage and innovation

The decision to exhibit the place sign in the House of History is a step towards recognizing cultural events that shape modern cityscapes. It shows that contemporary events and their influence on society also earn a place in historiography. People can remember the atmosphere and the joy of the concerts through the sign that made Gelsenkirchen unforgettable.

FAZIT

The "Swiftkirchen" sign receives a new meaning that goes far beyond its original function. It will not only act as a work of art in the museum, but also as an indication of the power of music, to combine communities and to put cities in the spotlight. The decision to secure the sign archivist will give future generations an insight into contemporary cultural history and promote the further development of Gelsenkirchen's identity.

- Nag