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Festival of Diversity in Aschaffenburg Celebrates Global Migration

Last weekend, the city of Aschaffenburg hosted the Festival of Diversity, a celebration that showcased personal migration reasons and promoted integration. The event, organised by entities not specified, attracted a large crowd and was well-attended.

The world map displayed at the festival offered a visual representation of the diversity, with visitors invited to place a pin on their country of origin or birthplace. The city's tent was a hub of activity, hosting a writing workshop on "Freedom and Democracy", face painting, spice mixing, an intercultural quiz, and other activities designed to foster understanding and cooperation.

The city administration's integration management was present at the festival, along with the Digitalladen, Stadt- und Stiftsarchiv, and FAIA (Leisure activities for asylum seekers in Aschaffenburg). "Pull factors", such as the rule of law, security, and education, were discussed as reasons for migration to Germany, while "push factors", including war, poverty, persecution, and natural disasters, were also highlighted as reasons for migration.

The Festival of Diversity offered activities for both children and adults, making it a family-friendly event. The employees of the city administration and volunteer helpers were pleased with the turnout, expressing their satisfaction with the successful organisation of the festival.

It is worth noting that the Festival der Vielfalt in Aschaffenburg last year was organised in cooperation with the city administration of Aschaffenburg and involved various local organisations, though the specific collaborating organisations are not explicitly listed in the provided search results.

Overall, the Festival of Diversity in Aschaffenburg was a celebration of the city's rich cultural diversity and a testament to the power of integration and understanding. The exact location within the city and the duration of the festival were not specified, but the event's positive impact was felt throughout the community. No specific photos were mentioned to be taken of anything other than the city of Aschaffenburg's tent.

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