The theme of Intercultural Week 2026 is “For This!: For This—in spite of all intolerance and exclusion! For 51 years, we have been working together to build an open, diverse society. Together, we open doors, extend invitations, grow together, and stand united.”

The program:

Sunday, September 27:

The Volkshochschule (VHS) of the City of Salzgitter invites you to the dance project “dafür! Let’s Dance!” (10:30 a.m.). This special dance class isn’t about perfection or set steps—it’s about expression, connection, and learning together.

The International Youth Work (IJA) program, part of the City of Salzgitter’s Youth and Democracy Education Team, invites young people ages 12 and up (maximum age 21) to a poetry slam workshop—featuring creative writing and inspiration from a theater and writing educator. The event will take place at the Hamberg Children’s and Youth Center (KJT) from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is free of charge.

Monday, September 28:

9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Intercultural “Bring-Your-Own” breakfast at AWISTA Fredenberg (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring 4).

2:00 p.m.: Opening of the exhibition by the intercultural creative group at AWISTA Fredenberg. Members of the creative group will be present. The exhibition can be visited during Intercultural Week during AWISTA’s opening hours (Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Admission is free.

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., SOS Mothers’ Center, HERTA Treff, Erikastraße 11a: A Playful Journey Around the World: At various stations, you can learn about and try traditional and popular games from different countries! Whether board games, card games, or games of skill: the focus is on having fun and discovering new games. Anyone who enjoys playing is welcome to stop by!

Tuesday, September 29:

8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Exhibition by the intercultural creative group from AWISTA Fredenberg (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring 4).

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: SOS Mothers’ Center, HERTA Treff, Erikastraße 11a, movie afternoon “Kick It Like Beckham” (ages 6 and up): The film tells the story of Jess, who wants to make her dream of playing soccer come true and fights against her family’s expectations, as they want to marry her off. This entertaining film showcases Jess’s strength and courage in shaping her own life.

6:00 p.m.: Cabaret “Drama Türkin 2.0” with Senay Duzcu, Kulturscheune Salzgitter-Lebenstedt (Thiestraße 22). “A ‘drama’—for the rebelliously refreshing and profound Turkish comedian Senay Duzcu, a Turkish stand-up comedian, this means she isn’t a typical Turkish woman. For her society, that’s a drama!

Wednesday, September 30:

8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Exhibition by the intercultural creative group from AWISTA Fredenberg (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring 4).

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: SOS Mothers’ Center, HERTA Treff, Erikastraße 11a: Karaoke: Whether it’s German classics, international hits, or your favorite songs—feel free to sing, laugh, and celebrate together. Anyone who enjoys music can grab the microphone and just sing (and you don’t even have to hit the right notes…).

Thursday, October 1:

8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Exhibition by the intercultural creative group from AWISTA Fredenberg (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring 4).

9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: The Evangelical Family Education Center in Salzgitter, located at Kattowitzer Straße 225, invites you to a lecture on multilingual education and language development titled “The Benefits of Children Growing Up Multilingual.” A light breakfast will also be served; registration is required (efbsalzgitterlk-bsde or 05341/836330).

2:30 p.m.: The “Bring-Your-Own” tea and coffee hour—“A Table Full of Cultures”—will take place in cooperation with the Citizen Service for Migrants at AWISTA Fredenberg (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring 4). The food brought should reflect the guests’ cultural backgrounds. A relaxed get-together to strike up conversations with one another. Please register at awistaawo-sz-wfde, bsfm-salzgittert-onlinede, or on-site.

3:00–6:00 p.m.: SOS Mothers’ Center, HERTA Treff, Erikastraße 11a, screening of “Encanto”: The film tells the story of the Madrigal family, who live in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia. Every family member has a gift, but Mirabel seems to be the only one without one. When the house’s magic is in danger, a great adventure begins for Mirabel. With plenty of music, humor, and color, “Encanto” tells a story of family, togetherness, and how every person is special.

Friday, October 2:

8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Exhibition by the intercultural creative group from AWISTA Fredenberg (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring 4).

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: SOS Mothers’ Center, HERTA Treff, Erikastraße 11a, Intercultural potluck breakfast.

Saturday, October 3:

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Open Mosque Day, IGMG Salzgitter-Lebenstedt (Am Haudorn 2a, 38226 Salzgitter): The program includes a tour of the mosque, a lecture on the topic “Mosques as Pillars of Social Structure,” a Q&A session, and an open discussion.

Sunday, October 4:

4:00 p.m.: “Bunte Sole” Award Ceremony (Fredenberg High School Auditorium, Hans-Böckler-Ring 20a, 38226 Salzgitter). Who will receive this year’s City of Salzgitter Integration Award?

Information:

The 51st nationwide Intercultural Week will take place in Salzgitter from Sunday, September 27, through Sunday, October 4.