Adult education centre events in July 2022
Thursday, 7 July, 6 to 7.30 pm
Reading "Der Ofensetzer" with author Christion Ahnsehl
Venue: Weltecho Chemnitz, Annaberger Straße 24
Note: Weather permitting, the reading will take place in the Welchtecho courtyard.
Participation: free of charge
Registration: online here.
The abuse of children and young people by the Ministry of State Security as spies is one of the little-known chapters in the history of the GDR. At the age of 15, the Rostock musician and author Christian Ahnsehl signed a declaration of commitment as an unofficial employee of the State Security. Nine months later, he managed to get out. He wrote about his experiences back then in his highly acclaimed debut novel "Der Ofensetzer" (Grünberg-Verlag 2020).
On this evening, the author will read from his book. It tells the story of a
15-year-old in 1986 in the north of the GDR. Afterwards, Christian Ansehl would like to talk to his audience.
The event is a co-operation between the Lern- und Gedenkort Kaßberg-Gefängnis e. V. and the Chemnitz Adult Education Centre. It is being organised with the kind support of the Saxon State Commissioner for the Reappraisal of the SED Dictatorship.
Current information at www.vhs-chemnitz.de
Please note! The Chemnitz Adult Education Centre will be closed for the summer from 1 to 28 August. No events will take place during this period.
Enquiries can be sent by e-mail to info(at)vhs-chemnitz.de.