Dachstein dialogue 2025: Who belongs to us? Festival for tolerance!
Dachstein dialogue 2025: Who belongs to us? Festival for tolerance!
The second international tolerance festival, the Dachstein dialogues, will take place in the picturesque backdrop of the roof region from September 19th to 25th, 2025. Under the guiding principle "Who belongs to us?" The festival is devoted to research into topics such as belonging, identity and memory. Around 20 events await visitors in Ramsau am Dachstein and Filzmoos. This initiative, which can come up with a strong focus on intercultural dialogue, is intended to promote respectful and diverse coexistence, which is particularly in demand today. [My district] (https://www.meinbezirk.at/liezen/c-leute/width-fuer-internationales- tolerance-Festival_a7361953) reports that the writer Eva Menasse will also keep the opening speech. It is considered one of the most important voices of her generation and will share your thoughts about the multi -layered facets of identity and belonging.
The festival has a remarkable historical focus: the 500th anniversary of the peasant wars, which have their origin in the region around the Dachstein. Historian Wolfgang Maderthaner, who deals with the connections between the religious wars of the past and the current conflicts, will also give a lecture. Thus, the participants have the opportunity to immerse themselves deeply into the local roots and their effects on today's society. [ARF] (https://www.arf.at/2025/07/dachstein-dialoge-mit-dem-dem-demen-der-bauern wars-als-schwerpunkt/) emphasizes that an international scholarship holder: Inner program for young historians: inside from conflict areas is launched in order to find a platform for developing more independent and factual To offer historical stories.
diverse program
The supporting program of the Dachstein dialogue includes a variety of formats: everything is included, from discussion rounds to workshops to choir concerts. A special Highlight is a concert by the Evangelical Church Choir Gröbming and Chorissima Filzmoos, in which the actor Cornelius Obonya is presented letters of displaced Protestants. In addition, musical contributions by Cellist Reinhard Latzko, pianist Anton Gerzenberg and the Czech chamber music ensemble Trio Bohémo will enrich the atmosphere.
In addition, interactive formats are intended, which in particular turn to the schools in the region. The topic of belonging is explored in a way that is tailored to the needs of the young generation. Director Philipp Blom emphasizes the need for dialogues, especially in times of polarization that is becoming more and more present in today's world. Regina Stocker, chairwoman of the Dachstein dialogues, highlights the exciting differences between the Protestant Ramsau and the Catholic Filzmoos and invites everyone to become part of this discussion.a sustainable reflection on identity
The festival is more than just a cultural event; It is a place of dialogue about identity, belonging and the challenges associated with it. The question "Who belongs to us?" provides basic considerations that are not only historical, but also currently important. Cultural identity, multilingual use, as well as the challenges of migration and integration are dealt with in the discussions. [Fachterszeitungs] (https://www.fachzeitungen.de/book-zibligheit-und-kulture- identitaet) complement that it is important to also include the various perspectives and life realities in dialogue in order to finally get a better understanding in a plural society.
The entire event not only promises an educational, but also an emotional journey through the facets of humanity and community. Be there if the Dachstein dialogues open exciting perspectives in September and revitalize the exchange.
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