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20 Years of Peaceful Revolution

The anniversary year 2009 was of special meaning for the city, its people and those elsewhere. Autumn marked the 20th anniversary of the peaceful revolution.

For this special time, a large number of events took place. These ranged from scientific analysis, the visually impressive Light Festival through to the formal state ceremony:

 
Monday demonstration on 16th October 1989
Demonstration on the Leipzig Ring in front of the Thomas church on the 16th of October, 1989 photo: Gerhard Gäbler
 
Banners in front of the Bach statue
Posters and signs of the peaceful demonstration at the Bach Memorial in front of the Thomas church. photo: Sieghard Liebe