Welcoming new citizens at the Christmas market

This evening, the Bocholt Economic Development Agency traditionally welcomed citizens who have moved to Bocholt or returned to their home town in the past year to a special reception at the Bocholt Christmas market.

The new citizens received the invitation to this evening after they had registered as new citizens at the tourist information centre. A total of 30 new citizens and their companions accepted the invitation to a cosy drink in front of the Christmas backdrop of the historic town hall.

Ludger Dieckhues, Managing Director of Wirtschaftsförderung Bocholt, welcomed the guests and emphasised the numerous advantages that make Bocholt a city worth living in and loving. In his speech, he emphasised the importance of community and cohesion and invited the new residents to take an active part in city life.

The economic development team provided the new citizens with information material about their new home and drinks vouchers before the evening ended with a convivial drink. In the cosy atmosphere of the Christmas market, guests had the opportunity to make contacts, exchange experiences and talk directly to each other. City Marketing Managing Director Ludger Dieckhues and his team took the opportunity to have long, in-depth conversations with the new residents.

The event once again emphasised Bocholt's commitment to warmly welcoming new arrivals and integrating them into city life. Evenings like this not only promote dialogue, but also strengthen the sense of community and deepen the bond between the new citizens and their new home.