20th anniversary of the Peaceful Revolution

Many players have come together to prepare and organise the events on 9th October. In the first place it is the initiative group “Day of the Peaceful Revolution – Leipzig 9th October” that deserves mentioning in this context. But also the Leipzig Forum of Contemporary History and Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH have assumed important duties within the overall organisation. On the part of the City, responsibilities rest with the Department of Culture, supported by the Lord Mayor’s Office.

For the anniversary a great number of events have been scheduled ranging from scientific analysis or the optically impressive Festival of Lights to festive ceremonies:

• Consecration of the Freedom Bell
  
• Festive Ceremony
  
• Peace Prayers
  
• Gala Concert
  
• Light Festival
  
• International Conference: “Democracy in the 21st Century“
  
• Mayors Conference “Urban Development and Democracy: Visions for the Coming Decade”
  

We look forward to welcoming you there.