Intercultural Week 2024: Balingen's colorful marketplace of diversity!

Intercultural Week 2024: Balingen's colorful marketplace of diversity!

The anticipation increases! On September 29, 2024, Balingen turns into a pulsating meeting point for cultures! The intercultural week (IKW) is just around the corner and promises a spectacular mix of music, dance and delicious international delicacies. Get ready for the "marketplace of diversity", where doors will be opened into new friendships and cultures from 11 a.m.

In the coming days, the city of Balingen expects a lot of exciting events to promote living together and intercultural dialogue. Jasmin de Barros, the city's integration officer and member of the steering group, emphasizes the importance of these encounters: "Right now it is important to create rooms in which people - regardless of their origin - get to know each other, exchange and listen to each other." Integration is not a one -sided process; This counts here!

A colorful program of encounters

The day of the opening is a real festival for the senses! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the stage will pulsate with passionate performances, while visitors can stroll through tasteful culinary stands. Take the opportunity to get to know new tastes and enjoy the locals and international flair! But that's not all.

The anti-racism network provides a creative highlight in the tenth scale: a poetry slam, in which young people between the ages of between 14 and 18 present their self-written works. Advertise with powerful words for a colorful togetherness - this will be a gripping experience!

• In the Holy Spirit Church, the impressive painting "The shared apple" is exhibited, a moving expression of the flight and arrival of the Eritreig artist Mulugeta Tekle in Germany.
• A "Café International Special" invites everyone to bring their favorite specialties with them and exchange ideas with a delicious "board of the nations".
• The Eritreig coffee ceremony promises a touch of tradition and culture!

and not to forget: The day of the open mosque appeals to all citizens and offers an opportunity to reduce prejudices and have lively conversations. The Ahmadiyya community is looking forward to a lively exchange!

The IKW 2024 becomes a festival full of new encounters and moving experiences. Get the full program overview, including events in Hechingen and Albstadt, under the link provided and prepare for an unforgettable intercultural experience!