Intercultural Weeks in Chemnitz: "Many Cultures - One Future"

Under the motto "Those who are open can experience more", the nationwide preparation team is calling for participation in the Intercultural Weeks 2013. In Chemnitz, the Intercultural Weeks are being held from 21 September to 6 October 2013 under the motto "Many Cultures - One Future".
Intercultural Weeks are an offer from and for all citizens living in Chemnitz, although the number of foreign citizens living in Chemnitz as at 31 December 2012 is comparatively low at 8,434.The foreigners living in Chemnitz come from over 120 countries, 5,122 of them (or around 60 per cent) have a European migration background. The comparatively small number of foreigners corresponds to just 3.5 per cent of the total population in Chemnitz. Of the 8,434 foreigners, 3,713 are women and 4,721 are men. Etelka Kobuß, the city's Commissioner for Foreigners: "How can this diversity, which is barely perceptible in our everyday lives but so important for the future of our city, be made visible and tangible, how can the sensitivity of the host society be further developed and openness towards migrants actively signalled? - The Intercultural Weeks offer an excellent opportunity to emphasise the otherwise relatively hidden image of a multicultural city as a place where cultures meet and to give this important topic the attention it deserves. I therefore cordially invite the people of Chemnitz not only to visit the Intercultural Weeks, but also to actively participate in shaping the programme."

Contact: Commissioner for Foreigners Etelka Kobuß - c/o City of Chemnitz, Social Welfare Office, Annaberger Straße 93, 09120 Chemnitz, phone 0371 488 5047, fax: 0371 488 5099, e-mail: auslaenderbeauftragte(at)stadt-chemnitz.de

Registration forms for participation in the Intercultural Weeks 2013 in Chemnitz are now available online at www.chemnitz.de. Applications for the stage programme designed by volunteers with and without a migration background, their participation in the Market of Opportunities, the registration of events, discussion rounds, information events, concerts, exhibitions, fairs, films and much more are now available online at .The registration of events, discussion panels, information events, concerts, exhibitions, fairy tales, films and much more, which are to be offered as part of the two-week series of events, as well as offers of support of any kind (sponsoring, set-up and dismantling help for the opening, help around the stage, etc.) can now be sent to the Foreigners' Office.) can now be sent to Etelka Kobuß, the city of Chemnitz's foreigners' representative.

Invitation to help organise
the opening ceremony and events on offer

For the grand opening on 21 September 2013, Chemnitz city centre will once again be transformed into a large and colourful bazaar, where you can find plenty of inspiration, a unique stage programme and culinary delights. The organisers of this year's Intercultural Weeks would also like to give clubs, associations, authorities, initiatives and organisations working with, for and by migrants the opportunity to provide information at information stands.The organisers of this year's Intercultural Weeks would like to give them the opportunity to provide information about their diverse offerings in Chemnitz at information stands and to take advantage of the synergy effects developed through increased networking and more intensive cooperation between the partners involved.
According to Etelka Kobuß, the festival will also be the prelude to a major event: "The 4th world record attempt at line dancing will take place in Chemnitz from 20 to 22 September, and the programme for the opening of the Intercultural Weeks will of course also include this. The interesting flash mob and heraldic dance activities - organised and prepared by Ikarus Line Dance Chemnitz - will be a special joint highlight on the Neumarkt at Chemnitz Town Hall." Chemnitz residents are cordially invited to take part in the opening event on the Neumarkt and the following two weeks until 6 October - please register in good time. According to the Commissioner for Foreigners, anyone who would like to find out more about migration and integration and about migrants, who has something to say on the subject or wants to say something, who would like to contribute to tolerance, cosmopolitanism and more understanding for one another with their offers can take part.r more understanding for one another, who would like to offer space for religious dialogue and cultural exchange and/or who would like to meet people from different cultures, religions and backgrounds openly and without prejudice.

Detailed information on the topic and registration forms are available online at www.chemnitz.de here:
http://w ww.chemnitz.de/chemnitz/de/kultur-freizeit/kulturelle-hoehepunkte/interkulturelle-wochen/index.html