Suche
Mein Konto
Culture in exchange: young people from Le Mêle conquer Königstein!
Königstein im Taunus welcomes French young people from Le Mêle for a cultural exchange. A sign of European friendship.
Culture in exchange: young people from Le Mêle conquer Königstein!
Since Saturday, seven French young people from Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe have been in Falkenstein to get to know each other's culture together with their German exchange partners. This encounter follows a first week together in France and is celebrated as part of a long-standing twin town relationship between Falkenstein and Le Mêle, which has existed for over 55 years. The exchange is carried out by German-French youth organization (DFJW), which provides financial support for such exchange projects.
The first city councilor Jörg Pöschl emphasizes the importance of this partnership, which not only strengthens political and economic ties, but above all also promotes intercultural exchange. This type of cooperation is a central part of German-French friendship and enables young people to gain experience in international encounters.
Diverse program for participants
The young people experience a varied program that includes both activities and everyday family life in Königstein. Joint trips to the Taunus and Frankfurt are planned, which are intended to make the exchange an unforgettable experience. In addition, as part of a warm reception, the visitors were presented with welcome gifts from the members of the town twinning committee and the city of Königstein.
Without a doubt, exchange projects like this are crucial for the personal development of young people. Whether it is about getting to know new cultures or integrating into different realities of life, the participants benefit from these experiences in several ways. According to the DFJW, young people should not only be participants, but should also be actively involved in the planning and implementation steps of such projects.
A living example of European friendship
The town twinning between Germany and France is of great importance in this context. Over 2,200 partnerships testify to the diversity and intensity of these relationships. Every year the DFJW ensures that many young people have the opportunity to experience life in another country up close. Topics such as environmental and climate protection, integration and digitalization are addressed in the projects, which makes the exchange particularly valuable.
The young people's current stay in Königstein is not only an example of living friendship, but also an important opportunity to strengthen social and cultural ties. Thanks to such initiatives, the spirit of European unity remains alive and inspiring for the next generation.