Orte der Demokratie

by Schleswig-Holsteinischer Landtag


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That we live in a democracy cannot be taken for granted. Again and again in Schleswig-Holstein there was and is a struggle for democratic rights. But how did democracy come about in the northernmost state? Where was the fight for democratic rights and who fought for this freedom? The new adventure app of the Schleswig-Holstein State Parliament invites you to look for clues yourself. On site and from everywhere: The “Places of Democracy” project takes you virtually to different locations of memorable events from the past 200 years.Eleven events in 8 cities - Kiel, Itzehoe, Bredstedt, Lübeck, Flensburg, Brokdorf, Schleswig and Idstedt - that were important for the development of democracy in Schleswig-Holstein, bring the app to life with many different features.Radio plays - democracy to immerse yourself in: tumult in the streets, corridor discussions in front of conference rooms, speeches in marketplaces and large demonstrations ... How was that back then?Background information - democracy in detail: what happened here? How did the situation come about? The respective event is classified and described in the story in short and easily understandable texts.Quiz - democracy to test: dates, demonstrations, names, countries, election results - what has been remembered? Put the newly acquired historical knowledge to the test!3D objects - democracy all around: Democracy has many perspectives - 3D objects with a surprise effect bring events to life from a new perspective.Forum - Democracy to Discuss: What does this search for clues do to me? What is the personal meaning of the place and event? The pin board offers space for your own thoughts, for discussion, or for suggestions.Democracy to help shape: The following applies to our democracy as well as to the app: You grow through participation. Via the project homepage, anyone can suggest additional locations and events that will lead to the annual expansion of the app.Route function - democracy moves: If you want to add a real search for clues to the virtual one, you can use the route function to find out the shortest routes to the various locations in the northernmost state.