10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.: Dance class offered by the Salzgitter Volkshochschule, “That’s Why We Dance: An Inclusive Dance Class (opens in a new tab)”:

What moves you? What makes you smile, marvel, or pause? This special dance class isn’t about perfection or set steps—it’s about expression, connection, and learning together. A variety of music styles from all
the world, free improvisation, and guided exercises combine with opportunities for cultural exchange, reflection, and participation.
In this way, movement becomes the starting point for cultural education, self-education, and shared understanding.

Registration is required at the Volkshochschule vhsstadt.salzgitterde); the course costs 9.10 euros and takes place at the Kniestedter Herrenhaus (Braunschweiger Straße 137a).

9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Intercultural “Bring-Your-Own” Breakfast at AWISTA Fredenberg ( (opens in a new tab)Kurt-Schumacher-Ring 4).

Please register at awistaawo-sz-wfde or on-site to help us plan. This event is free of charge.

3:00–6:00 p.m., SOS Mothers’ Center, HERTA Treff (opens in a new tab), Erikastraße 11a: Hands-on activities on topics such as music, writing, collages, a communal dinner, childhood, youth slang, etc.

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

Starting at 3:00 p.m.: SOS Mothers’ Center, HERTA Treff, (opens in a new tab) Erikastraße 11a, outdoor movie theater

6:00 p.m.: Cabaret “Drama Türkin 2.0” (opens in a new tab) with Senay Duzcu, Kulturscheune Salzgitter-Lebenstedt (Thiestraße 22). “A ‘drama’—for the rebelliously refreshing and thought-provoking 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!

The cabaret artist performed in Salzgitter in 2025 and wowed the audience. Guests can look forward to a special follow-up that once again shares stories from her life. Senay Duzcu delivers comedy with depth.

Admission is free.

Advance registration with seat reservations is available at the following email address: integrationstadtsalzgitterde

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

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

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 (opens in a new tab) (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.

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

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Open Mosque Day, IGMG Salzgitter-Lebenstedt ( (opens in a new tab)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.

Under the theme “Mosques as Pillars of Social Structure,” the 2026 Open Mosque Day invites visitors to explore the diverse roles of mosque communities in Germany:

Mosques are far more than places of worship—they are places of encounter, dialogue, and social engagement.

At the same time, the theme commemorates 30 years of Open Mosque Day and 77 years of the Basic Law. It underscores that a free and diverse society thrives on people and institutions that take responsibility for the common good.

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

The award recognizes outstanding achievements as well as the small, everyday acts that help promote integration in Salzgitter and play a vital role for the city. The award may be presented to individuals, groups of people, or organizations that have distinguished themselves through such commitment.

Before the “Bunte Sole” award ceremony takes place on October 4 on the stage of the Aula Fredenberg, visitors to the evening event can look forward to a diverse and colorful program featuring entertainment, cabaret, music, and performances.

As always, admission is free.

The following artists will perform on stage:

Comedian Abdelkarim
Singer Zeynep Avci
The stars of “Let’s Dance,” Patricija and Axel Lonel
The Kwiatkowski Dance School

The De ( (opens in a new tab)Fredenberg High School Auditorium, Hans-Böckler-Ring 20a, 38226 Salzgitter) Who will receive this year’s City of Salzgitter Integration Award?

The award recognizes outstanding achievements as well as the small, everyday acts that help promote integration in Salzgitter and play a vital role for the city. The award may be presented to individuals, groups of people, or organizations that have distinguished themselves through such commitment.

Before the “Bunte Sole” award ceremony takes place on October 4 on the stage of the Aula Fredenberg, visitors to the evening event can look forward to a diverse and colorful program featuring entertainment, cabaret, music, and performances.

As always, admission is free.

The following artists will perform on stage:

Comedian Abdelkarim
Singer Zeynep Avci
The stars of “Let’s Dance,” Patricija and Axel Lonel
The Kwiatkowski Dance School

The Department of Integration and the Citizen Services Office for Migrants look forward to welcoming many guests!