Weltkindertag im Landtag mit „Spacebuzz One“ und Pixi-Buch-Premiere

In the organizer's words:

Children will go on a journey through distant galaxies, facts and fantasy at World Children's Day on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the State Parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia. The parliament building will open its doors from 12 noon to 6 p.m. for exciting hands-on activities, discovery tours through the state parliament and encounters with the mouse or Shaun the Sheep. The German Aerospace Center (DLR) will take children on a virtual journey into space and with "Checker Julian" they can slip into the role of a member of parliament.

Many children dream of being an astronaut and flying through space. The "Spacebuzz One" makes this wish come true. The walk-in high-tech truck from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), which resembles a space shuttle, will make a stop on the forecourt of the state parliament. Equipped with VR technology in a space design, children can take a seat on movable seats and experience a virtual flight into space with VR goggles. They can then discover hands-on research in the "DLR_School_Lab" in the Bürgerhalle.

Another highlight this year: for the first time, the state parliament is publishing its own Pixi book, in which local animals take over parliament. They show how to resolve conflicts, reach compromises and make decisions together. The Pixi book will be presented on World Children's Day and handed out to children free of charge.

"September 20 is a day on which children and young people take center stage. We celebrate World Children's Day and make it clear: Children's rights are a building block of our democracy. When children experience that their opinion counts, trust in our democratic coexistence grows. We cordially invite all children to play, learn and discover their own rights in the Landtag. World Children's Day is a colorful celebration of democracy for families."

During a rally, children look for the parliamentary owl and discover parliament with it. In the plenary chamber, "Checker Julian" explains in a clear and humorous way how democracy and a plenary session work. Children can test their knowledge with games and digital activities, sign a digital guestbook, learn first aid measures and visit the "Our vote counts!" exhibition by the Child Protection Association. "Is it true or is it not true?" is the question posed by WDR reporter Insa Backe. At three interactive fake news checkpoints, she playfully demonstrates how to check the truthfulness of news and how to use smartphones and social media.

The mouse, Shaun the sheep and a police motorcycle are available for photos. There will also be various information offers, selfie spots, face painting, play modules and painting and craft activities. World Children's Day in the state parliament is embedded in the city-wide program of the state capital Düsseldorf, which this year has the motto "Children's Rights - Building Blocks for Democracy".