Celebration of the Franco-German friendship: Mayor Kimmel in Saint-Quentin

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The anticipation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris transformed the city of Saint-Quentin into a festive sports ambience in July 2024. At a significant event, the Olympic flame was received in the twin city of Kaiserslautern. On July 17, a festive ceremony took place in Saint-Quentin, in which the flame was carried by several medalists over an eleven kilometer course, which illustrated the deep connection between the two cities.

a symbol of friendship

Mayor Beate Kimmel from Kaiserslautern visited the city at the invitation of Mayor Frédérique Macarez. This invitation not only fell together with the Olympic flame, but also served as a platform to celebrate the historically grown Franco-German friendship. In her speech, Kimmel emphasized the importance of the city partnership, which acts as the basis for democracy, peace and freedom.

a historical moment

The event was accompanied by prominent athletes. Among the torchbearers was the boxer Jerome Thomas, who won in Sydney Bronze at the 2000 Olympics and Silver in 2004. The 99-year-old Félix Fiévez, a multi-award-winning runner, also wore the flame. This historical aspect was not only recognized by those present, but also reinforced the feeling of community and respect for sporting achievements.

collaboration for the future

In addition to the sporting celebrations, a working session took place in which local players of both cities discussed future projects. The planned collaborations include cooperation in educational and health issues as well as increased integration of people with impairments in town-partnership activities. These initiatives testify to a clear commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities.

importance of the event for the community

The event not only had a festive character, but also illustrated the role of sport as a connecting element between humans and cultures. Through the celebrations, the city experienced a community spirit that went far beyond the sporting framework, and a strong commitment to future partnerships was stimulated. Such events not only promote cultural connection, but also contribute to a positive image of the cities.

In Saint-Quentin, the citizens and guests were able to experience the Olympic flame, while the anticipation for the upcoming games in Paris is growing. This inter -municipal cooperation is an important step towards a common European future.

- Nag