Darmstadt celebrates diversity, cosmopolitanism and the commitment of migrant associations
Darmstadt. Under the motto "Living Cosmopolitanism to the International Encounter Festival on Friedensplatz on Saturday, August 30, 2025 , starting at 12 p.m. Together with the Foreigners' Advisory Council, the city is honoring the diverse commitment of numerous migrant associations, city partnership initiatives, and civil society groups.
A celebration of democracy and diversity
The official opening of the festival will take place at 3 p.m. by Mayor Hanno Benz and Ibrahim Akbulut , Chairman of the Foreigners' Advisory Council. Benz emphasized the significance of the festival:
"This festival is dedicated to a democratic, free, and cosmopolitan Darmstadt. It is intended to underscore the importance of migrant, partnership, and friendship associations and initiatives and to honor their work."
On this day, Friedensplatz will be transformed into a place of exchange: with international specialties, information booths, and music and dance from all over the world. For the youngest guests, there's a large children's corner with a bouncy castle and games . The highlight of the evening will be a performance by the Darmstadt band "Electric Horseman" starting at 6 p.m.
Recognition for volunteer work
Mayor Benz explicitly acknowledges the role of the associations:
"Darmstadt's migrant associations and partnership associations have been key players in civil society for decades. They advise, mediate, assist, and are important contact and dialogue partners – both for their communities and for the city."
Foreigners' Advisory Council also makes a significant contribution to municipal integration work and is an important point of contact for politicians. The city sees strengthening these structures and further developing them in close cooperation as part of its integration strategy.
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/DK)
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