Cultural program for the anniversary of the Osnabrück handshake: celebrate peace!

Cultural program for the anniversary of the Osnabrück handshake: celebrate peace!

cultural commemoration of the Osnabrück peace treaty

The Osnabrück Peace Treaty of 1648, which marked the end of the Thirty Years' War, is still very important for European history. On August 11, in Osnabrück, a multi -layered cultural program will be invited again, which takes place in the same historical sites where the "Osnabrücker Handschlag" took place.

an impressive review

Numerous institutions, including the Diocesan Museum, the city of Osnabrück, the Mariengemeinde and the University of Osnabrück, have teamed up to celebrate the 375th anniversary of the Westphalian peace. The event of the event is an ecumenical service at 12 noon, which is designed in a sign of peace. Here the central topic of the program is emphasized: the long -term value of peace for society.

diverse activities for young and old

After the service, visitors can choose between different program items. Historian Susanne Tauss and Samuel Arends will explain the historic city model in the Marienkirche at 13:15 and 2:15 p.m. The Osnabrück city players will also stage scenes from everyday congressions in the peace hall of the town hall. These performances illustrate the negotiation processes at that time and the challenges that had to be mastered.

discoveries in the field of archeology

A special attraction will be the archaeological presentation in the cloister of the cathedral, where finds and posters for the 17th century will be shown from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Scientists and interested parties can thus get an insight into the material culture of that time.

Search for Johan Axelsson Oxenstierna

Another highlight is an exciting scavenger hunt from the University of Osnabrück, in which the participants are supposed to find the Swedish envoy Johan Axelsson Oxenstenta, which has suddenly disappeared. This interactive activity contributes to the experience of history and a deeper understanding of the historical context and will continue until the cultural night on the last weekend in August.

Free access for everyone

All events are free of charge and do not require any entrance fees, which opens up access to this valuable cultural education for everyone interested. Detailed program information is available on the website www.westfaelischerfrieden-os.de, as well as in a leaflet that is distributed at various locations in Osnabrück.

The events not only offer a look back at the past, but also promote awareness of the importance of peace and unity in today's world. It is an opportunity for the city community to come together and to consciously experience historical responsibility.