Lange Nacht der Demokratie

In the organizer's words:

This is what the organizer says:

The "Long Night of Democracy" is being celebrated in Schleswig-Holstein for the second time.

The "Long Night of Democracy" enables encounters and exchanges on the importance of our democracy. We want to philosophize, discuss and argue about democracy in a variety of formats. With music, art and culture at various locations in Kiel.

5 - 8 pm, in the foyer of the Stadtgalerie Kiel
"We are putting pressure on democracy"
If you want to send a visible signal that you are committed to democracy and human rights, then print a suitable motif on a T-shirt, bag or any other piece of fabric.

Walking exhibition/Pictures for democracy
Using the means of documentary photography and staging, the participants in the photography project "Never again is now - images for democracy" explore ways in which we, as alert contemporaries, can use the camera to provide food for thought and encourage peaceful coexistence.

Hands-on activities by the vhs art school for young and old:

Standing up for democracy

Young and old visitors design pop-up cards that express the will for a common and tolerant society with a lot of visual humor.

With Elke Schmidtpeter and Dorien Lantin

Live projections with Tagtool

Together we will draw a picture on the tablets provided, which will then be animated and projected live on a large screen for all to see.

With Katharina Kierzek and Christian An

Rattling for democracy

Children and adults create their own percussion instruments from cardboard tubes, which are filled with materials such as crown corks, rice or sand and painted or glued on. With the resulting rattles, they jointly develop a powerful rhythm performance that makes the spirit of cohesion and democracy audible.

With Anders Meyer and Trevor Austin

6 p.m.
Reading: An update for our democracy (Sophie Mirpourian)
How can democracy become more transparent, fairer and sustainable? This book presents innovative ideas and concrete concepts on how we can improve our political system. Third chambers, citizens' councils, more co-determination and a political culture that promotes cohesion: Experts and citizens show how we can become effective as a community. At a time when democratic values are under pressure, this book opens up a bold perspective: democracy is not a rigid system - it can grow, learn and change. And we can all contribute to this. Sophie Mirpourian from Kiel has contributed to the book with her article "The Tiny Town Hall" and will address the question "What if every city in Germany had a Tiny Town Hall?"

7 pm
Slam reading stage "Something with democracy"
The Kiel slam reading stage presents: "Something about democracy". With Mona Harry, Stefan Schwarck, Björn Högsdal and others

8 p.m.
Scenic reading of "Als ich mit Hitler Schnapskirschen aß" by the theater youth club "eigenArt"
Scenic reading of "Als ich mit Hitler Schnapskirschen aß" by Manja Präkels. After six successful performances in the summer, the Theaterjugendclub "eigenArt" of the Theater Kiel is pleased to present a shortened version of Manja Präkels' stirring story 35 years after reunification. We tell of the experiences of young people in a small town in Brandenburg during the last years of the GDR and the first years after the fall of the Wall, which are often referred to as the baseball bat years.

9 p.m.
Closing PARTY-zipation with the band Schleicher

The closing party where you decide and vote on what the band should play: Techno, country, pop, 80s, rock, Schlager... Schleicher can do it all! You can dance!