Cultural country section 2025: 40,000 art lovers against the right!
Cultural country section 2025: 40,000 art lovers against the right!
Wendland, Deutschland - The 36th "Cultural Land Party" (KLP) in Wendland will take place from Ascension to Pentecost this year. Around 40,000 art lovers are expected by June 9 who can look forward to a diverse program. The motto of the event is "solidarity. Diverse. Stand against the right!", Which aims to draw attention to the current social developments. At a time when the strengthened right -wing populist views in Wendland is increasingly noticeable, such initiatives are more important than ever. Süddeutsche.de describes the KLP as a forum for protest and protest and Consciousness.
In the Lüchow-Dannenberg district, there are reports on the influence of "imperial citizens", right hooligans and ethnic settler families, buy the farms and are increasingly involved in schools, day care centers and fire brigades. The KLP has its roots in the anti-nuclear power movement and a long protest against the repository in Gorleben. It is all the more important that numerous initiatives are committed to diversity and discrimination.
diverse program and actions
A total of 87 points are offered with actions, events and exhibitions. Among other things, the program includes historical reviews of the 1932 NSDAP elections, in which 65 % of the votes were in Wendland, as well as the theme of forced labor. An “Alliance against Right Wendland/Altmark” was founded to support affected neighbors and initiatives. Actions for promoting diversity and combating racism are central components of the KLP.
The anti-racist multimedia network project "I have a dream" in Clenze and the weekly walks against the nuclear camp in Gorleben, which have been taking place for over 15 years, should be particularly emphasized. In the Rundlingsmuseum in Lübeln, there is also a job exchange under the motto "From vacation will live", which should promote local perspectives.economic importance and visitor friendliness
The KLP is not only cultural, but also economic importance for the region. Gastronomers and hotels are fully booked during the event, which is of great economic benefits for merchants in the vicinity. A 320-page travel guide offers comprehensive information on the various providers and activities and is even ordered beyond the borders of Germany, to Austria and Denmark.
Visitors also find a behavior in the travel companion who lists the rules of conduct for the participants. The arrival and commuting to the events has increased, and a bike rental is available for rail travelers to explore the region in an environmentally friendly manner.
critical actions against nuclear waste
Of course, Gorleben remains a central point of the protests, with critical actions that are directed against the intermediate storage of nuclear waste. In particular on June 6th, further actions are planned, in which the citizens' initiative calls for better protection for the interim storage hall, which is approved by 2036
The KLP is therefore more than just a cultural event; It is a lively sign against right -wing extremism and for diversity, underlined by numerous workshops to anti -fascism, feminism and sustainability. Information on the events and promotions are available on the Cultural Land Partie website
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