Midisage der Ausstellung »Böhmen liegt nicht am Meer«. Vortrag & Gespräch

In the organizer's words:

As part of the Wenzel-Jaksch-Forum, we cordially invite you to a lecture followed by a discussion. The event accompanies the exhibition "Bohemia is not by the sea" and offers the opportunity to take a closer look at its historical and social context.

We are delighted to welcome the Consul General of the Czech Republic, Kristina Larischová, as well as representatives of the Seliger community, who will provide insights into the exhibition and its background. The focus will be on the fates of Sudeten German social democrats, questions of identity and reconciliation as well as the importance of democratic commitment then and now.

About the exhibition:
The exhibition "Bohemia is not by the sea" sheds light on the fates of Sudeten German Social Democrats who were persecuted during the Nazi era. It deals with questions of homeland, identity and democratic commitment and shows that not all Germans in what was then Czechoslovakia were National Socialists - a narrative that prevailed for a long time.

A particular focus is on the literary motif "Bohemia by the sea", which was taken up by numerous writers and artists and stands for the longing for freedom and belonging. German-Czech reconciliation and the commitment of young initiatives dedicated to coming to terms with their shared history also play a central role.

The exhibition "Bohemia is not by the sea - the lives of Sudeten German social democrats" is bilingual and can be seen at the Gerhart Hauptmann House until April 22, 2025.

A joint event by the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Haus Foundation, the Seliger Community, the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Düsseldorf and the Federation of Veriebendeans/NRW Regional Association