In the heart of Leipzig: a new home for Sister Cities - The Leipzig Glocal
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Leipzig opened its new sister city district on Europe Day, May 9, in another important step for putting Leipzig on the international stage.
Honorary member, co-signer and co-founder of the Leipzig-Houston sister city agreement, Friedrich Magirius, has been awarded the honorary citizenship of the City of Leipzig. Mayor of Leipzig Burkhard Jung praised Mr. Magirius’ work as “reverend, teacher, minister, superintendent, politician and bridge builder (…)”. ![]()
91 year old Friedrich Magirius was born in Dresden, studied theology, served city President and played a central role during the Peaceful Revolution. His public support helped the sister city ties between #leipzig and #houston grow from thin bands into a strong network of friendship and support over the Atlantic.![]()
Many political, cultural and personal companions joined the ceremony. Congratulations, Mr. Magirius!![]()
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#leipzighouston #ehrenbürger #goldenesbuch #sistercities #sistercity #texas #sachsen
The Kyiv Symphony Orchestra visited Gewandhausorchester yesterday. What an emotional evening. 💙💛Ukrainische Musik in Leipzig: Generalkonsul Ken Toko besuchte gestern Abend ein emotionales Konzert des Kyiv Symphony Orchestra im Gewandhaus. Das Orchester, dessen Mitglieder vor kurzem die Ukraine verlassen haben und derzeit durch mehrere deutsche Städte touren, spielte wunderbare Musik ukrainischer Komponist:innen. Nach dem Konzert hatte GK Toko Gelegenheit, einige der Musiker:innen und den Dirigenten zu treffen. ![]()
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Ukrainian music in #Leipzig: Consul General Ken Toko attended an emotional concert by the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra at the Gewandhaus last night. The orchestra, whose members recently left Ukraine and are currently touring several German cities, played wonderful music by Ukrainian composers. After the concert, CG Toko had a chance to meet with some of the musicians and conductor. ![]()
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#UnitedWithUkraine Gewandhausorchester
Für heute Abend haben wir noch einen Veranstaltungstipp des U.S. Consulate General Leipzig für euch:Wir laden herzlich zum politisch-kulturellen Salon der Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit am Freitag, dem 08. April in #Leipzig ein. US-Konsulin Lachlyn Soper wird zu Gast sein und über die transatlantischen Beziehungen und ihre Erfahrungen als US-Diplomatin in #Mitteldeutschland sprechen. Um Anmeldung wird gebeten: shop.freiheit.org/#!/Veranstaltung/MESBW![]()
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Join us for a political-cultural salon hosted by the Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit in #Leipzig on Friday, April 8. Consul Lachlyn Soper will discuss transatlantic relations and her experience as a U.S. diplomat in #Mitteldeutschland. Register now: shop.freiheit.org/#!/Veranstaltung/MESBW
