New beginning in Blankensee: Queeres couple plans cultural hotspot!

New beginning in Blankensee: Queeres couple plans cultural hotspot!

Christian Arnold Krüger and his fiance Jens after over 20 years in the pulsating metropolis of Berlin took the step into the country. You move to the picturesque town of Blankensee near Neustrelitz, where you can renovate the historical "hereditary mug", a building from 1742. This legacy has been owned by Krüger's family for six generations and is soon to act as a place of encounter that unites art, culture and grain. From the end of this year, four comfortably furnished apartments that not only attract travelers, but also to create a queer -friendly place, will be offered here about an hour by train from Berlin. As Strelitzius , your exciting journey is also recorded in the documentary "Queer in the province" on the 17th June at 9 p.m. on RBB television is broadcast.

reality of life and challenges

The decision to live in the country brings with it both freedom and challenges for many queer people. From a current ZDF.Reportage it can be seen that more than 9 million people identify as queer in Germany. While some move to larger cities to experience more acceptance there, others rediscover the rural idyll. Christian Krüger has established a Christopher Street Day (CSD) in the Mecklenburg Lake District for six years. Despite the growing visibility, the CSD is still exposed to headwind on social networks. An outstanding goal of Krüger's commitment is to make queer life visible beyond the cities and to promote new shape.

The mood in the rural regions is often ambivalent. According to a report of the hessenschau , queer people in rural areas often experience discrimination and exclusion. David Muniz-Hernandez reports on his own dramatic experiences when he was thrown out by his parents in Mexico because of his sexual orientation. He is an example of the difficulties that many queer people have to go through.

Together for normality and acceptance

A positive counterpoint sets activities such as the queer beach volleyball tournament, which is planned on June 28th. The organizers are still happy to accept registrations. Circles such as Queer-Strelitz e.V., founded by Christian Arnold Krüger, actively campaign for events that promote diversity and tolerance in the region. People like Gigi who returned to Neustrelitz after 15 years also help to make the city more colorful and more diverse. Gigi identifies itself as a lesbian and nonbinar and would like to advertise tolerance and diversity through her commitment.

The different realities of life in the country are as diverse as people themselves. While some are open to changes, there are also voices that report internal isolation. On the one hand, committed individuals and clubs are trying to create a network for queer people, on the other hand there are still reservations and discrimination that need to be overcome.

Overall, the courage of Krüger and Jens is reflected in the courage for a new beginning that is important for them not only for them, but for the entire queer life in rural regions. They want to create a space where art and culture and queer encounters can meet. An exciting future is imminent - not only for the couple, but for everyone who wants to make life in rural areas a piece of lighter and more colorful.