Students from Neuss and Kaarst fluent in various languages
The German-French Reading Competition in Neuss: Celebrating Cross-Cultural Exchange
In the heart of Germany, the city of Neuss is set to host the annual German-French Reading Competition, a cultural and educational event that aims to strengthen ties between the two nations. This year, the competition will forge a new partnership with the French city of Châlons-en-Champagne, marking a significant step in fostering deeper cooperation between the two cities.
On the day of the competition, Neuss's Mayor, Reiner Breuer, read a section of the upper school text in French, receiving enthusiastic applause. The event was also graced by the presence of Liliane Loegel and Geneviève Quinaud, who addressed all participants in a short speech in French.
The competition, under the patronage of Mayor Breuer, involves participants from four performance levels: 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and upper school. The youngest readers, from the 2nd grade, had a total of 17 candidates. An upper school student particularly impressed with a reading of a short unknown text.
The jury, consisting of German-French representatives, had the challenging task of selecting the best performances. All participants received a certificate and a small gift, made possible by generous donations from Neuss sponsors such as Hitch Cinema, the Book House at the Minster, and the city of Neuss.
The organizers, including Magda Holzberg, Annette Lohkamp, Lilli Käfer, and Helga Schwarze, expressed their gratitude to the dedicated French teachers who prepared and accompanied their students for the competition with devotion. Special thanks were given to these teachers for their commitment and dedication.
Mayor Breuer highlighted the importance of language for relations with the French neighbor and emphasized the courage of the candidates for competing with numerous rivals, even beyond the city limits of Neuss. He also acknowledged the 60-year-old German-French friendship, sealed in the Élysée Treaty in 1963.
As the competition continues to grow and expand, the organizers hope that many students will participate again next year, furthering the event's mission of promoting language skills, intercultural exchange, and mutual understanding between Germany and France. The new partnership with Châlons-en-Champagne is a testament to this commitment and a promising step towards a more culturally diverse and enriching competition.
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