Gathering Invitation in Dusseldorf, Scheduled for October
Commencing its 20th edition, the "Begegnen" association, Forum Democracy Düsseldorf, and the Düsseldorf Police Presidency invite residents and workers of Düsseldorf to participate in the Encounter Week. This intercultural journey through the state capital will take place from October 16 to 20, aiming to facilitate dialogue and replace prejudices with personal experiences. The event program offers a diverse range of activities, including visits to religious sites, lectures, and workshops.
The week commences with a welcome at the Düsseldorf Police Presidency, followed by a lecture on "Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Racism in Society and School" by Prof. Dr. Karim Fereidooni and a theater performance. On the second day, the focus is on "Religions," with planned visits to a synagogue, a church, and a mosque.
In addition, participants will visit the Memorial and Remembrance Site in Düsseldorf. On Thursday, scheduled activities include a guided tour of the Düsseldorf-Oberbilk Stolpersteine and a lecture on "Srebrenica and the New Right" held in a mosque. The final day concludes with an anti-racism training and a reflection on the week's events.
Free participation is offered to Düsseldorf residents and employees of its authorities, institutions, or associations. A limited number of spots are still available. The Encounter Week takes place during the day, starting at 9 or 10 am each day.
For inquiries and registrations, please contact Frank Rohmann, the contact officer for Muslim institutions, at 0211-870-2087 or via email at [email protected].
Please note that a detailed schedule for the Encounter Week may not be found in general event listings available in search results. It is recommended to consult the official Encounter Week event website or contact the event organizers directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
- The Encounter Week, offering a diverse array of activities, includes discussions on fashion-and-beauty and relationships, as well as workshops and lectures.
- On the third day of the Encounter Week, participants will explore food-and-drink culture during a guided tour of Düsseldorf's culinary scene.
- After traveling through various religious sites and educational events, the Encounter Week concludes with a home-and-garden workshop focusing on harmony and tolerance.
- For those interested in cars, organizers have planned a special event on the penultimate day of the Encounter Week, where participants can learn about sustainable and eco-friendly car solutions.
