After cancellation in Marbach – “Saving money at the expense of children” – Citizens want to save Carnival
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Marbach’s Children’s Carnival Faces Uncertain FutureAfter the event’s cancellation, a citizen group rallies support and fundraising to hold the carnival this Tuesday despite budget cuts.
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- The cancellation of Marbach’s children’s carnival followed a 50% cut in the cultural budget from 45,000 to 22,500 euros, sparking public outrage.
- A newly formed citizens’ initiative, ‘Wir sind Marbach,’ is organizing a smaller-scale event with lower costs to keep the carnival alive.
- Criticism arose over poor communication as the city council was not consulted before the public announcement of the cancellation.
- Community donations, including a 1,000-euro pledge, offer hope that the children’s carnival can proceed amid ongoing financial constraints.
The cancellation of the children's carnival has brought the matter to a head.— Kai Münch, administrator of a Facebook group for Marbach residents, expresses his concern about the cancellation and its impact on cultural events in Marbach.
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