Immerse in National Socialism's Past with VR - Germany Journey Commences
Virtual Reality (VR) Goggles Used in Witness Meetings - Germany Tour Initiated - Immerse in History with Virtual Reality: Germany Tour Begins - Witness the Past Firsthand
Say hello to the uncomfortable truth: Meet National Socialism survivors in virtual reality. The mobile exhibition "Reality Check" from Brandenburg, now crisscrossing Germany, brings you closer to Jewish survivors. Sponsored by the Brandenburg Society for Culture and History, this project kicks off at the Brandenburg Gate in Potsdam until May 11th.
The exhibit resides in a moveable truck, visiting town after town. Put on a VR headset, and you'll have face-to-face interactions with five Jewish eyewitnesses, including 96-year-old Ruth Winkelmann. They share their firsthand accounts and tales from the NS era.
Publicist and patron of the tour, Michel Friedman, shares, "As extremism, defiance of human dignity, and violence surge in our present, it's crucial to preserve the past."
Tour across East and West Germany
After Potsdam, the mobile exhibition moves to Halle (Saale) (May 13-16), Zwickau (May 19-23), Erfurt (May 26-30), and Schwerin (June 2-6). Further west German tours are planned for the fall. The event is free.
- Germany
- Virtual Reality Experience
- Brandenburg
- Brandenburg Gate
- NS Eyewitnesses
Tips for Follow-up:
- ** city-specific events**: Seek out upcoming events in cities like Berlin or Munich, as they often host exhibitions related to historical events.
- ** museum websites**: Explore the websites of museums dedicated to history and culture to find any virtual reality exhibitions they may have planned.
- ** event calendars**: Utilize city-wide event calendars in Germany to find specific dates and locations for exhibitions based on National Socialism.
Engage with the gripping accounts of National Socialism survivors through a virtual reality experience at the Brandenburg Gate, in Potsdam, until May 11th, sponsored by the Brandenburg Society for Culture and History. As the mobile exhibition tours across Germany, it will move to cities such as Halle (Saale), Zwickau, Erfurt, and Schwerin, with further western tours planned for the fall. Meet 96-year-old Ruth Winkelmann and other NS eyewitnesses who share their personal stories in this immersive education-and-self-development opportunity, fostering personal growth and a better understanding of the past. Stay informed about city-specific events, museum websites, and event calendars to catch this moving virtual reality experience in various German cities.
