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18. November 2024
Integration Council18. November 2024

160 people set an example for peace, tolerance and humanity

Interreligious prayer for peace "Angel der Kulturen" at Benölkenplatz in Bocholt

Around 160 citizens came together on Benölkenplatz early on Friday evening to set an example for peace, tolerance and good coexistence. As part of the interfaith prayer for peace "Angel der Kulturen", the participants renewed the promise they made eight years ago to respect each other regardless of religion or origin and to stand up for peaceful coexistence in Bocholt.

06. November 2024
Integration Council06. November 2024

Bocholters pray together for peace

Interfaith prayer for peace "Angel of Cultures" on Friday, 15 November, 5 pm on Benölkenplatz // "Repeat the promise of peace"

On Friday, 15 November, an interfaith, public prayer for peace will take place on Benölkenplatz in Bocholt. It starts at 5 pm. Afterwards, all participants are invited to a get-together in the canteen of the St-Georg-Gymnasium with biscuits and hot drinks.

13. September 2024
Integration Council13. September 2024

Intercultural Week starts on 20 September

Motto: "New rooms" // Extensive programme // Big closing party

From 20 to 27 September, Bocholt invites you to Intercultural Week, which this year once again has the motto "New Spaces". Ten events offer the opportunity to get to know other cultures and develop new perspectives together. The programme has been put together by numerous local associations, schools and initiatives to promote intercultural dialogue.

25. April 2024
Integration Council25. April 2024

Colourful programme at the family festival on 1 May

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the textile factory // Landschaftsverband invites you with the support of the city of Bocholt and cultural associations // Sponsored by the state of NRW

On Wednesday, 1 May, an international family festival will take place at the textile factory in Bocholt from 10 am to 6 pm. From 10 am to 6 pm, visitors can look forward to a colourful and creative programme that reflects Bocholt's cultural diversity. Admission is free.

28. March 2024
Integration Council28. March 2024

Dialogue of cultures at the breaking of the fast in the Skylounge

Mayor Thomas Kerkhoff welcomes 80 guests to the textile factory

Bocholt - Mayor Thomas Kerkhoff invited people to break their fast for the second time. A good 80 Bocholt residents from mosque associations, the Catholic and Protestant churches, the Integration Council and various organisations came to the Skylounge of the LWL Textilwerk Bocholt on 27 March

20. February 2024
Integration Council20. February 2024

Courage to promote the mother tongue

Integration Council supports the demand of the State Integration Council

On the occasion of the International Mother Language Day on 21 February 2024, the Chairman of the Integration Council of the City of Bocholt, Juan Lopez Casanava, appeals to politicians to recognise the potential of multilingualism and to take the necessary steps to promote natural bilingualism across the board in all areas of education.

19. December 2023
Integration Council19. December 2023

Joint cookery evening connects people and cultures

4th edition of "Generation Cooking" at the family education centre // Participants between 16-78 years old

Bocholt - The "Generation Cooking" event brings together old and young, as well as people from different cultures. The fourth edition has now taken place in the multi-generational house of the Bocholt Family Education Centre (FABI). Several local initiatives were involved, including the city of Bocholt's integration office. The aim of the event is to strengthen social and cultural togetherness. This time, the...
21. November 2023
Integration Council21. November 2023

Integration prize awarded for the first time in Bocholt

Prizes for Hohe-Giethorst-Schule and for individual applicant Emad Armanious

Bocholt - The city of Bocholt, together with the city's Integration Council, has awarded the Integration Prize for the first time. This prize recognises individuals and groups who are particularly committed to the city community. The prize is endowed with a total of 2,000 euros. The integration prize is a special honour and a sign of recognition for the integration work in Bocholt, emphasised Bocholt's mayor...
17. November 2023
Integration Council17. November 2023

100 participants at the "Angel of Cultures" prayer for peace

Bocholters set a cross-religious example for peace, tolerance and charity

Around 100 participants gathered for a public prayer for peace entitled "Angel of Cultures" on Benölkenplatz in Bocholt. They set an interfaith sign for peace, tolerance and charity.

05. October 2023
Integration Council05. October 2023

Intercultural Week 2023 finds "New Spaces

Review of the "Intercultural Week 2023" in Bocholt.

This year and next year, the motto of the annual Intercultural Week, in which more than 600 cities and municipalities across Germany participate, is "New Spaces" . This is also the case in Bocholt. "And we found these new spaces this year," reports Bruno Wansing, Integration Officer of the City of Bocholt and part of the four-member organising team. The team includes Caroline Blenker from the Caritas...