Sailing Through the Chaos: Halle City Museum's "Still Standing" Unveils Pandemic Stories
Narratives of Unique Pandemic Experiences Displayed at Halle Exhibition - Display in Halle narrates the tale of a pandemic epidemic
Gear up for a riveting journey as the Halle City Museum delves into the heart-wrenching tales of those who weathered the storm of the global Corona pandemic which hit five years ago. The museum's latest exhibition, titled "Still Standing," offers an intimate peek into the lives of sailors and refugees during one of humanity's grimmest periods.
The collection, detailing their remarkable experiences and the stark reality they faced, is poised to give visitors an authentic taste of those tumultuous times. According to the museum's announcement, the exhibition has been carefully crafted into a "tunnel-like" experience to heighten its impact.
Research from several institutions, such as the Max Planck Institute for Ethnological Research and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, has been thoughtfully integrated, making the exhibition a treasure trove of insights. A local artist collective, with their performance entitled "Message in a Bottle from the Unknown," will also be part of the act.
The exhibition, open until 30 May, will later move to the Shipping Museum in Bremerhaven. It's worth noting that this exhibition forms part of the Education Weeks against Racism 2025 in Halle, sparking important conversations about unity and resilience in the face of crisis.
Fun fact: Did you know on 27 January 2020, the first case of the new coronavirus was confirmed in Germany, and the first corona infection was documented in Saxony-Anhalt on 10 March 2020?
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- The powerful exhibition, "Still Standing," at the Halle City Museum tells the story of sailors and refugees amid the global Coronavirus pandemic, drawing upon research from institutions like the Max Planck Institute and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.
- Running until 30 May, this riveting exhibition provides an authentic glimpse into the challenges faced during the pandemic, and joins the Education Weeks against Racism 2025 in Halle, fostering important conversations around unity and resilience.
- From 30 May, the exhibition will move to the Shipping Museum in Bremerhaven, shedding light on the experiences of sailors and refugees during one of humanity's grimmest periods, much like a metaphorical message in a bottle floating across time.
