Emden is preparing for the big day of Lower Saxony 2028!

Emden is preparing for the big day of Lower Saxony 2028!

Emden will host the 40th Lower Saxony Day in the summer of 2028, and the anticipation in the city is already palpable. The red-green state government approved the city's application at a cabinet meeting. Lower Saxony Interior Minister Daniela Behrens (SPD) sees this as an important signal for volunteer work and civic engagement, which is very popular in Lower Saxony. This reports n-tv.

The exact date for the big state festival has not yet been set, but there are already exciting plans. Numerous festival miles, participation activities and a varied stage program are planned for the festival. Entry to the event will be free, which increases the chances of attracting large numbers of visitors. These events not only promote culture, but also the club landscape in Lower Saxony, a concern that has been successfully pursued since 1981.

A look back and forward

The city of Emden already hosted Lower Saxony Day in 1993, and Mayor Tim Kruithoff (independent) sees the return of this event as a real opportunity to present the city's culture and commitment. In a city council marked by debate, 17 council members voted in favor of the application while 15 were against. This committed debate shows that the topic is of interest to citizens, as reported by NDR.

However, the city also faces challenges ahead of 2028. At this time, Emden will be faced with construction sites in the Stadtgarten and the streets Neutorstrasse and Am Delft. This could cause some resentment in the run-up to the event. In addition, the city would have to contribute up to 720,000 euros to host the festival, which represents a real challenge for the financially struggling municipality ndr.de.

Volunteering as the heart of the country

A central aspect of Lower Saxony Day will be highlighting voluntary commitment. Almost half of Lower Saxony residents over the age of 14 volunteer, which contributes noticeably to social cohesion. This is particularly visible in areas such as fire services, sports and senior citizens' representation, as the website of Niedersachsen.de shows. The state's efforts to support volunteerism are clear: starting with a nationwide Internet portal for information through to training courses and insurance coverage for volunteers.

With all of these precautions, a colorful festival is expected in Emden in 2028, which is intended to unite not only the city, but also the entire region with joy, culture and civic spirit. It will be exciting to see how the preparations develop and what creative ideas are brought in to offer visitors an unforgettable experience. Once again it will be shown that volunteer work in Lower Saxony is essential for the community and culture.