Theme Year – '20 Years since the Fall of the Wall'
2009 is the 20th anniversary of the Peaceful Revolution and the fall of the Berlin Wall. These events triggered drastic changes around the world, marking the end of the Cold War and of the division of Europe. Many people within Germany and beyond its borders still remember today the stirring weeks in the autumn of 1989. For Berliners in particular, 9 November 1989 will remain the happiest day in their recent history. Finally, what belonged together could grow together.
In 2009, the German capital will focus on this anniversary. Three events will form the highlights of this special year: The open-air exhibition 'Peaceful Revolution' on the events of 1989/90 taking place at Alexanderplatz, the exhibition 'Perspectives – 20 Years of a Changing Berlin', which will highlight the developments in Berlin since 1989 and, on 9 November 2009, the eyes of the whole world will be on Berlin and the spectacular 'Festival of Freedom' at the Brandenburg Gate.
Remember with us. Celebrate with us.
Klaus Wowereit
Governing Mayor of Berlin
