In accordance with our statutes, which provide for the promotion and maintenance of relations with other cities in the spirit of international understanding, we accepted the invitation of the mayor, Mr. Stephan Muckel, and traveled to Erkelenz for the 30th anniversary of our cities.
During the anniversary celebration, we were able to establish a friendly relationship with a delegation from St. James. The twin town in Normandy, which had already celebrated 50 years with Erkelenz, was led by Mayor David Juquin.
In addition, our musicians were able to make initial contacts with the organizers of the Lambertusmarkt and the festival organizers of Electrisize, as well as local and international DJs, during this anniversary weekend.
The development of friendly relationships among young people on a musical level has taken place quite naturally here. This allows international understanding to grow through mutual cultural appreciation within and beyond our national borders.
We were particularly pleased that the young people of Bad Windsheim showed great interest in our 30-year-old town twinning with Erkelenz and have already integrated into it. As citizens of our town and a new generation, they have presented an excellent image in the Rhineland, which our youth committee work has confirmed: MUSIC UNITES!
Celebration during the "Lambertus Market" (Thursday, May 30th - Saturday, June 1st). See below for more information!
https://www.stadthalle-erkelenz.de/lambertusmarkt/
Report from Erkelenz: 30 years of town twinning with Bad Windsheim | City of Erkelenz
As part of our "Youth Work 2024" program, we have arranged an exchange between the Bad Windsheim DJs "ELECTRIC elephant."
An invitation from Erkelenz has been received for the anniversary weekend "30 Years of Sister Cities between Bad Windsheim and Erkelenz." Our guys will be performing on Friday, May 31, 2024, on the Old Town stage at Johannismarkt, along with other DJs, and will be creating a lively atmosphere at the popular "Erkelenz Lambertusmarkt."
We will organize a return visit as part of "Youth Work 2024".
There are positive signals from the Middle Franconia district, politicians and various sponsors.
https://youtube.com/@ELECTRICelephant?si=tBPthaL3TnX3pS7X
https://rp-epaper.s4p-iapps.com/artikel/1222300/30127041#
PROGRAM for the anniversary weekend "30 years of town twinning between Bad Windsheim and Erkelenz":
Thu, 30.05.24
07.00 h Departure (by minibus or private)
12.00 h Arrival/Check-in (reserved hotel rooms for committee group or private reservation)
2:00 PM Opening of the Lambertus Market, tapping of the Döbler beer, welcoming of the twin town delegations from Bad Windsheim and Saint James (France, Normandy)
6:00 PM Lambertus Market (party classics & atmosphere with Kölsche Krätzjer)
Fri, 31.05.24
10:00 a.m. Tree planting in the green ring, on the Westpromenade, with a walk to the new squares
11.45 a.m. Departure (in own cars)
12:00 h Hohenbusch Monastery : Guided tour of the exhibition (next door to the ELECTRISIZE festival site), contacts to national/international music events
13.00 Lunch in the monastery café, walk in the park
4.30 pm Reception/official ceremony, entry in the Golden Book (Old Town Hall)
6:00 PM Lambertusmarkt, performance by DJs Electric Elephant from Bad Windsheim
10.30 pm Fairground fireworks
Sat, 01.06.24
10.00 h Tour through the city area with a vintage bus (including open-cast mine - old/new places)
13.00 h Spit roast dinner at Lambertusmarkt, farewell to the delegation from BW
departure
-Subject to change-
