Safety effort during the Colorful Summer: Neustadt celebrates with new requirements!

Safety effort during the Colorful Summer: Neustadt celebrates with new requirements!

A colorful, lively atmosphere should illuminate the district around the Martin Luther Church in Dresden - right at the beginning of the Colorful Summer Neustadt (BSN). This festival, which can finally take place again after the corona pandemic, has an eventful history that goes back to the Bunte Republik Neustadt (BRN). The BRN, once a micronation in Dresden's Outer Neustadt district, celebrated its first proclamation in June 1990 and has been organized without an overall organizer since 2002.

Paul Noah Brunn, the festival's 28-year-old coordinator, along with a 30-person team, is committed to the organization and wants to create a smaller, localized event to preserve the neighborhood's character. After many years of uncertainty and repeated cancellations due to the lack of a main organizer, the anticipation of the revival of the tradition is evident. The BSN, which is estimated to cost up to 130,000 euros, receives around half of its funds from grants, such as Sächsische.de reported.

Safety precautions – very popular

In times of increasing threats, it is particularly important to make events safe and well organized. The recent attacks in other cities have led to the requirements for terrorist protection being tightened. This also benefits the BSN: the city and organizers have to implement security measures together. Barriers are provided by the municipal service, while the organizing team is responsible for construction. This requires considerable logistical effort - certainly a sign that security cannot remain just lip service. Careful planning and clear structures form the foundation for security at major events like this bps-protect.de so aptly summarized.

The BSN is not just a celebration, but also a place for creative ideas and human encounters. However, the organizer fears that the bureaucratic hurdles could become even higher in the future. For example, an edition for the cake sale comprises a full 30 pages, which is not exactly an invitation to develop culinary enjoyment. Past experiences, particularly the riots during previous BRN events, have greatly increased sensitivity to security issues.

A celebration for the residents

Another advantage of the festival location is the orderly traffic closure on the days of the event, which offers additional security. Because there are few access routes, the neighborhood is not overrun and regular residents can enjoy the festivities undisturbed. Over the years, the district festival has moved away from its political roots and is increasingly transforming itself into a peaceful festival under the sign of community, even if the BRN once caused a sensation with self-made parades and original decrees.

The Talstrasse traditionally provides fun and variety, especially for the little ones, as it offers non-commercial activities. As a kind of island of creativity and joy, the BSN, which had over 150,000 visitors in 2006, is once again attracting many people who appreciate the hustle and bustle.

The Colorful Summer Neustadt not only marks a revival of a festival that is characterized by many ups and downs, but also reflects the unbroken will of the residents to celebrate and preserve their culture. Despite all the challenges, the anticipation remains palpable - for a celebration that will rekindle joy and solidarity.