Discussion underway regarding potential collaboration between Ahrensbök Memorial and FC St. Pauli
FC St. Pauli and Ahrensbök Memorial Site Announce Potential Partnership
Last week, Oke Göttlich, President of FC St. Pauli von 1910 e.V., paid a visit to the Flachsrose Memorial Site in Ahrensbök, marking the beginning of a potential partnership between the football club and the memorial site.
Göttlich, who is no stranger to Sven-Michael Veit, the press and public relations responsible at the memorial site, shared a common stance against racism, xenophobia, exclusion, and right-wing extremist views. This shared ideology served as the foundation for their decision to work together.
During his visit, Göttlich expressed admiration for the restoration of the Flachsrose Memorial Site, finding it difficult to reconcile its idyllic appearance with its history as a concentration camp. He emphasized the importance of solidarity with local memorial sites in turbulent political times.
Daniel Hettwich, chairman of the Ahrensbök Memorial Site/Gruppe 33 e.V., expressed a desire to work more closely together with FC St. Pauli. Initial talks were held about a possible cooperation between the two parties, focusing on commemorating history and promoting education about the past, particularly related to the memorial's significance.
The proposed cooperation aims to raise awareness and remembrance through joint events, educational programs, and public outreach. Utilizing FC St. Pauli's platform and community engagement, the collaboration seeks to highlight the importance of the memorial site. Activities may include memorial ceremonies, exhibitions, and the integration of historical remembrance into the club's social initiatives.
Göttlich highlighted the importance of learning from the past, particularly the fact that little political orientation and humanity led to people being imprisoned at the site. He viewed this as a "big wake-up call" for society. The work of the Flachsrose Memorial Site is not only about remembrance culture, but also about prevention.
While the cooperation between FC St. Pauli and the Flachsrose Memorial Site is not yet set in stone, Göttlich expressed a willingness to provide organizational support to the memorial site where needed. The exact details of the partnership are still being discussed, and further updates will be announced as they become available.
FC St. Pauli, known for their strong stance against racism and xenophobia, may collaborate with the Ahrensbök Memorial Site in promoting education about the past, specifically the memorial's significance in football events and programs. This partnership could potentially include memorial ceremonies, exhibitions, and the integration of historical remembrance into the club's social initiatives, serving as a reminder of the importance of learning from the past.
