Castle events attended by Partnerstadt's mayor
In a symbolic gesture of ongoing cultural exchange and unity, Susanne Kaltenegger, the new mayor of Bruck an der Mur, Austria, will visit Hagen and Hohenlimburg in Germany on August 22, 20XX. This inaugural visit reflects the enduring tradition of town twinning, a form of partnership between municipalities in different countries that aims to foster cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and cooperation.
Background and History of the Twinning Relationship
The twinning relationship between Bruck an der Mur, a historic town in Austria, and Hagen, along with its district Hohenlimburg in Germany, is rooted in shared industrial and cultural heritage. Both areas historically had strong metalworking and manufacturing industries, fostering a natural connection. The twinning was established when Hohenlimburg was still an independent city, and it has since flourished, leading to various exchanges in education, culture, business, and politics.
The Visit
The visit by Mayor Susanne Kaltenegger will include a reception and her entry into the Golden Book of the city of Hagen. The delegation from Bruck an der Mur will also visit the open-air museum on their first day in Hohenlimburg. The Hohenlimburg twinning association "Holibru" will be present during the visit, and Andrea Winkelmeier, the former mayor of Bruck an der Mur who belonged to the Austrian Social Democrats (SPO), will be part of the delegation from Bruck an der Mur.
The visit by the Austrian delegation, including Susanne Kaltenegger, is part of the inaugural trip for the new mayor of Bruck an der Mur. Some former mayors of Bruck an der Mur had to cancel their visit due to various reasons, but the tradition of the twinning visit continues.
Significance of the Visit
The first official visit by Mayor Susanne Kaltenegger symbolizes the continued commitment to this partnership. It serves as an opportunity to strengthen ties, discuss new collaboration projects, honor traditions, and emphasize European unity at a local level. The delegations from both towns look forward to this visit, hoping it will further enrich the cultural exchange and foster mutual understanding between Bruck an der Mur and Hohenlimburg.
