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Joint ceremony: Weiden and Annaberg-Buchholz celebrate unity
Joint ceremony for the Day of German Unity on October 4th, 2024 in Weiden and Annaberg-Buchholz: celebrating friendship and democracy.
Joint ceremony: Weiden and Annaberg-Buchholz celebrate unity
On October 4, 2024, an important ceremony for German Unity Day took place in the Old Town Hall, bringing together the cities of Annaberg-Buchholz and Weiden. The event was part of a sister city meeting celebrating the long-standing friendship between the two cities. Mayor Jens Meyer von Weiden and his counterpart Rolf Schmidt from Annaberg-Buchholz both delivered speeches that were characterized by a common historical reference.
In their speeches, the two mayors recalled the famous quote by Hans-Dietrich Genscher, which was uttered in the Prague embassy in 1989. Meyer highlighted the courage of the people who fought for the end of the GDR 35 years ago. He emphasized that democracy cannot be taken for granted and that it is important to actively live and protect it. Schmidt, on the other hand, drew parallels to the current political situation in East Germany and stimulated thought.
Festive atmosphere and musical accompaniment
The event was not only a political meeting, but also a cultural event. Students from the Franz Grothe Music School provided the musical accompaniment to the ceremony under the direction of Cornelia Kick and Franz Nestler. Their performances added to the festive mood and underlined the significance of the occasion.
Mayor Meyer expressed his joy about the 34-year friendship with Annaberg-Buchholz, which is lived on many levels. Just recently, a delegation from Annaberg-Buchholz was in Weiden to exchange ideas. At the official meeting on the holiday, the warm connection between the two cities was clearly noticeable, which underlined the importance of the town twinning.
German Unity Day remains an important occasion to honor the achievements of the past and celebrate the friendships between the cities. The collaboration between Weiden and Annaberg-Buchholz shows how cities are connected by shared values and memories.
For more information and pictures from the event, visit the official website of the city of Weiden.