Brno Hosts Gathering of Sudeten Germans and Czechs
Why this is here: Brno students said they “do not understand much” of the fear surrounding Sudeten Germans, bringing their own refreshments to share at the event.
Hundreds of people gathered at Moravské náměstí in Brno, Czech Republic. Organizers of the Meeting Brno festival hosted a neighborhood celebration.
Sudeten German expats, mainly seniors attending a gathering of the Sudeten German Association, joined Czech citizens. Many Brno university students attended with their own food, treating the event as an outdoor lunch.
Roughly several dozen people came to express disagreement with the event. They protested alongside the Germans and Czechs seated at the long tables. Organizers intended the event to foster connection between groups with shared history.
The event took place despite existing tensions surrounding the Sudeten German expulsion after World War II. The long-term impact of this gathering on relations remains to be seen.
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