Honoring Margot Friedlaender: A Citywide Discussion
Multiple suggestions for commemorating Margot Friedländer have emerged. - Numerous Tributes Paid to Margot Friedländer's Memory
Let's talk about the buzz in Berlin! The city's authorities are dead set on commemorating Margot Friedlaender - a Holocaust survivor, honorary citizen of Berlin, and a beacon of humanity. The details are still hazy - the how and the where are up for grabs.
After her heartbreaking departure on May 9 at the ripe age of 103, a memorial service will be held at the Philharmonic on July 9, giving Berliners a moment to mourn and honor her memory.
Post-mourning, the Senate and the Margot Friedlaender Foundation will collaborate to decide on the ideal location for commemoration. The selected spot should keep Margot's memory and her appeals for history alive and echo her call to "Be Human."
Potential Tribute Destinations:
- Neukölln: The SPD has proposed renaming Skalitzer Street in her honor - a meaningful choice as Friedlaender lived there with her family during her formative years. Not to mention, the district's SPD is also keen on naming a school in the district after her!
- Charlottenburg: CDU and the Greens in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf have a unique idea - a square on the bustling Ku'damm. This would be a striking homage, symbolizing Margot's impact on the city and her values.
- Kreuzberg: The idea of naming a street after her is also on the table, offering a citywide reminder of her contributions to Berlin's history and cultural landscape.
- A Memorial: There are even calls for a memorial to be erected in her honor, though an exact location has yet to be decided.
Keep in mind, the district office of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf plans to liaise with the Senate Chancellery to bring clarity to this extraordinary commemoration. After all, Margot Friedlaender's influence transcends political boundaries.
Aside from that, Clara Herrmann, Green district mayor of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, emphasizes the importance of collaboration and respectful remembrance. She notes, "A worthy commemoration happens together, across multiple locations in the city."
So, Berliners, keep an eye on these proposals, and let's work together to honor this incredible woman and ensure her legacy lives on!
- Margot Friedlaender
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The political discussion in Berlin revolves around commemorating Margot Friedlaender, a Holocaust survivor and honorary citizen of Berlin. Various proposals suggest renaming streets or erecting a public memorial in her honor, regardless of political affiliation, such as the SPD's plan for Skalitzer Street in Neukölln or the CDU and Greens' idea for a square on Ku'damm in Charlottenburg.
