# President Steinmeier's citizens' festival in Bonn

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/president-steinmeiers-citizens-festival-in-bonn
> Updated: 2026-09-05T07:59:48.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier hosted a citizens' festival (Bürgerfest) at Villa Hammerschmidt in Bonn to honor volunteers for their contributions to social cohesion and democracy. The event was relocated to Bonn because the President's primary residence in Berlin, Schloss Bellevue, is undergoing renovations.

The festival, themed “Musubu” (Japanese for “to connect”), featured Japan as the guest country, marking the first time an Asian nation has served as a partner for the event. The celebration included cultural showcases such as Taiko drumming and Kenjutsu sword fighting, alongside recognition for approximately 2,000 volunteers and various community organizations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: President Steinmeier hosts citizens' festival in Bonn

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier hosted 2,000 volunteers in Bonn for a citizens' festival themed “Musubu,” featuring Japan as the guest country to celebrate civic engagement and cultural connection.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-steinmeier-hosts-citizens-festival-in-bonn-1

### 2026-09-02: President Steinmeier hosts citizens' festival in Bonn

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is hosting a festival in Bonn at Villa Hammerschmidt to honor 2,500 volunteers, as Schloss Bellevue undergoes renovations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-steinmeier-hosts-citizens-festival-in-bonn

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