Intercultural Family Festival in Cappel: Together We Are ONE

The tables were beautifully decorated, the buffet was constantly being restocked, and the stage was still closed off. Hanging on the walls were works of art by children and teenagers from the two neighborhood schools—the Steinmühle and the Erich Kästner School—as well as from the shared housing facility on Raiffeisenstraße. These paintings and sculptures reflected a wide spectrum—not only because they were created by people of different ages, but also because they came from very different backgrounds and had diverse life experiences.

The Intercultural Family Festival was opened by City Councilwoman Kirsten Dinnebier and Local Council Member Michael Korte, representing Local Council Chairman Peter Hesse. Cappel’s neighborhood manager, Vanessa Binzen, who organized the festival, guided the audience through the program. Clown Gina Ginella then took the stage—there were squeals, rumbling sounds, and things falling down—just the right kind of entertainment for the preschool- and elementary-school-aged children in attendance. And for us adults, she always struck just the right (off-key) note to amuse her audience. There were more than three rounds of hearty laughter. With delicious treats on our plates and in our cups, we came together and struck up conversations. It was a lovely afternoon.

Katrin Reichel

 

At the event, the Steinmühle displayed various exhibits on the topic. The artwork was created by Ella, Paul, Hannah, Josephine, Arvid (formerly LK 13, Rado), and Cilia (now LK 13 Vielhaben).