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North Rhine-Westphalia 80th anniversary celebrations

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The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia is marking its 80th anniversary. The state was established 80 years ago on August 23, 1946, by the British military government under the codename ‘Operation Marriage’, which dissolved the provinces of the former state of Prussia. To commemorate the milestone, a large-scale celebration titled ‘NRW-Tag’ took place in Münster from August 28 to August 30. Themed ‘Democracy lives. Diversity connects’, the event drew hundreds of thousands of visitors and featured various stages, concerts, and themed presentation miles. Specific participants included the Westdeutscher Tischtennis-Verband (WTTV), which hosted interactive challenges via local clubs such as Blau-Weiß Aasee and Grün-Weiß Amelsbüren, and the city and district of Höxter, which promoted regional tourism through the ‘Teutoburger Wald Meile’. On August 29, Deputy Minister-President Mona Neubaur, Landtag President André Kuper, and Münster Mayor Tilmann Fuchs officially opened the festivities at the Aasee. In her address, Neubaur emphasized that diversity serves as a “foundation for economic success” and urged citizens to defend freedom of expression, the press, and the arts while actively opposing racism and discrimination. As part of the ongoing celebrations, a ‘Democracy Week’ is being held at the North Rhine-Westphalian Landtag in Düsseldorf. From October 5 to October 11, the parliament building serves as a canvas for a light art installation titled ‘Fundament der Demokratie’ by artists Hartung and Trenz. The installation projects nightly reflections on democracy from a diverse group, including former ~~politicians Franz Müntefering and Jürgen Rüttgers, artists such as Sasha and Max Raabe,~~ politicians, artists, scientists, and school classes. ~~Additionally, the film ‘Häuser der Demokratie’ is screened on~~ Scheduled for Friday, October 9, the ~~forecourt,~~ Landtag will host a ‘Parliament Night’ to further engage citizens. The program, running from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, includes music, magic, exhibitions, and live debates. During the ~~WDR Symphony Orchestra is scheduled~~ event, visitors are invited to ~~perform a jubilee concert~~ sit in the ~~Landtag's~~ plenary ~~hall. As~~ hall and use the ~~anniversary approaches, public sentiment remains largely positive.~~ speaker's podium. Additionally, an auction of gifts from international guests will be held to benefit the ‘RTL – Wir helfen Kindern’ foundation.

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