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Euskirchen School Installs Berlin Wall Pieces to Bridge Past and Future

Two pieces of the Berlin Wall now stand at Marienschule, thanks to generous donations. The school hopes they'll spark conversation and understanding among students.

In this image I can see memorials carved on the wall. Also there are flower bouquets.
In this image I can see memorials carved on the wall. Also there are flower bouquets.

Euskirchen School Installs Berlin Wall Pieces to Bridge Past and Future

Marienschule in Euskirchen has installed two pieces of the Berlin Wall in its nature garden, funded entirely by donations and supporters. The school aims to encourage reflection and exchange among students, as stated by principal Michael Mombaur. Mayor Sacha Reichelt hopes the wall will inspire people to overcome mental barriers between East and West Germans.

The civic foundation 'We for you' of the city of Euskirchen contributed 500 euros to the project. The acquisition, transport, and assembly of the wall pieces were funded by donations and supporters, with no cost to the school's support association. The largest donor, the Bethe Foundation, contributed 3000 euros. The largest donor who donated 3000 euros for the construction of the Berlin Wall sections at Marienschule in Euskirchen is not explicitly named in the search results.

The installation of the Berlin Wall pieces at Marienschule in Euskirchen serves as a reminder of the past and an inspiration for the future. The project was made possible through the generosity of various donors and supporters, with no financial burden on the school's support association.

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