Nova Petrópolis will carry out several actions during the year 2024, in reference to the Bicentenary of German Immigration, they were presented on the evening of Tuesday, December 19, at a reception for authorities and guests at the Tannenwald Hall, located in Parque Aldeia do Imigrante. The occasion featured folk dance performances and typical band music, in addition to the official launch of the stamp that will mark the local festivities. Entities and companies in Nova Petrópolis can include their events in the official 2024 schedule.
The event in the Tannenwald Hall began with the presentation of members of the official committee established by the Municipality to organize the festivities. The call was led by vice-mayor Martim Wissmann, a member of the commission along with 15 representatives from the Municipal Administration, the City Council and civil society.
The revitalization consultant for Parque Aldeia do Imigrante and member of the commission, Claudio José Weber, led a historical review relating to 200 years of German immigration and pastor Paulo Einsfeld gave a religious message on behalf of the Nova Petrópolis Ecumenical Team.
The official seal of Nova Petrópolis for the Bicentenary was presented by the Communication coordinator, Francis Jonas Limberger, and the director of the Historical Archive, Pedro Scheer. The image references the monument Portal da Immigração Alemã, located in Praça das Flores, the colors of the German flag, and the mountainous landscapes of Nova Petrópolis.
The German language teacher and member of the commission, Célia Weber Heylmann, detailed the actions of Nova Petrópolis already defined for the bicentenary. Célia emphasized that local entities and companies can still participate in the programming. Contact must be made by email [email protected].
“This is not a program for the Municipal Administration, but rather for the Nova Petrópolis community. And this is how, as a community, we will have a great year 2024, with celebrations worthy of this historic moment that is the Bicentenary”, highlights the mayor of Nova Petrópolis, Jorge Darlei Wolf.
The launch of the actions was attended by Rafael Gessinger, president of the Official Bicentennial Commission established by the State Government. In his speech, Rafael highlighted the fact that Nova Petrópolis highlights its cultural diversity and the volume of actions already defined for the Bicentenary. “Nova Petrópolis is a vibrant city”, stated the president, in reference to the German saying “Kling wie du willst, so klingst du gut”, by Hermann Hesse.
The presentation was supported by the companies Parque Aldeia do Imigrante, Suibom, Cervejaria Edelbrau, Cervejaria Traum and Cooperativa Piá.
Events already defined for the Bicentenary
FEBRUARY – 30th anniversary of the Municipal Public Library Professor Elsa Hofstätter da Silva.
FEBRUARY – Inauguration of the collective work “200 Years of Immigration in Graffiti”, on the wall at the back of the Municipal Library.
MARCH – Delivery of certificates for tests A1, A2 and B1, of proficiency in German from the Goethe Institute.
MARCH – Visit of the delegation from Emmelshausen (Germany), sister city of Nova Petrópolis since 2019.
MARCH – Installation of a plaque in honor of Emmelshausen at the Monument to the Brotherhood, in Praça Theodor Amstad, in Linha Imperial.
MARCH – Inauguration of the “Umleitung” monument, inspired by Emmelshausen, at Esculturas Parque Pedras do Silêncio.
MARCH – Inauguration of the Caminho Pomerano Memorial, in São José do Caí.
APRIL – 35th Ball of Choice of the Sovereigns of German Folklore of Nova Petrópolis.
JUNE and JULY – Festival Sabores da Colônia.
JULY – 51st Nova Petrópolis International Folklore Festival.
JULY – German Language Music and Theater Festival – Musik und Theaterfestival (ARPA).
JULY – Inauguration of the Monument to the Immigrant, in Parque Aldeia do Imigrante.
JULY – Visit of the delegation from Rheinböllen (Germany), sister city of Maratá.
AUGUST – Visit of the Nova Petrópolis delegation to the sister city Emmelshausen (Germany).
AUGUST – Inauguration of a monument in Emmelshausen, in honor of Nova Petrópolis.
OCTOBER – Special edition of Nova Oktoberfest.
NOVEMBER – Opening of Praça dos Boêmios (Böhmen Platz) in the Pousada da Neve neighborhood.
NOVEMBER – Bohemian Week – Association of Descendants of Bohemian Immigrants of Nova Petrópolis.
DECEMBER – Cooperative Christmas with the theme of German immigration.
FIRST SEMESTER – Revitalization and improvements to the German Immigration Portal Monument (Praça das Flores).
ALONG 2024 – Thematic songs about German immigration during the 43rd Municipal Choir Meeting.
THROUGHOUT 2024 – Educational projects in the municipal education network with the Bicentenary theme.
