Germany begins 3 days of reunification celebrations
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- 13 Oct 2022
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Germany began three days of celebrations on Saturday to mark the reunification in October 1990 of the country's East and West, a year after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Erfurt hosts 2022 Unity Day events
Despite a forecast for wind and rain, up to 120,000 people are expected in the central city of Erfurt in the state of Thuringia ahead of and including the 32nd German Unity Day on Monday.
The eastern state of Thuringia currently holds the presidency of the Bundesrat, Germany's upper parliamentary chamber, and was tasked with organizing this year's festivities under the motto "Growing Together."
Dozens of cultural and entertainment events have been arranged.
Thuringia state premier Bodo Ramelow formally opened proceedings on Saturday by unveiling a redesigned Day of German Unity logo on the city's Cathedral Square.
Ramelow told the audience that despite the ongoing Ukraine war and the energy crisis it was still important to mark German Unity Day.
“I think that in times like this we have to be able to celebrate," he said. Read More...
