DJ in the Ore Mountains ensures scandal: xenophobic slogans at the Peenefest!

DJ in the Ore Mountains ensures scandal: xenophobic slogans at the Peenefest!

An incident at the Peenefest in Demmin, which caused a sensation at the weekend, once again raises questions about tolerance in our society. A DJ from the Ore Mountains caused excitement when he played the well -known song "L’Amour Toujours" by Gigi d’Agostino during his appearance. Spectators were asked to change the chorus and called xenophobic slogans such as "foreigners out" and "Germany the Germans".

The video that was recorded during the "Party Total" event shows how the DJ is temporarily hung up the song to make the torture of the party guests more audible. On the reporting by the [Freie Presse] (https://www.freistress.de/nachrichten/sachsen/polizei-ermittel- against-emerzgebirge-ausla-ausloele-l-amour-toujours-be---en----------------------------------------------------- artikel13852636), the cultural office head Cindy Roß shocked and confirmed Authenticity of the video. Mayor Thomas Witkowski (CDU) apologized for the incident and made it clear that such a performance does not correspond to the spirit of the city. The consequences for the DJ are serious: it will no longer be allowed in the Demmin.

Investigations and reactions

The police have now initiated investigations into suspected sedition. Videos and testimonies are evaluated to better clarify the incident. "We ask all party guests who have stated something to contact us," said a spokesman for the police. The DJ, which has not yet responded to inquiries, is now the focus of the investigation.

But what is to be kept in Germany? According to MDR, people with a migration background often feel threatened and unsure how to react in such situations. It is therefore important to seek contact with these people and offer support. Nocun, an expert in this area, recommends that the DJ and other present to be involved in the dialogue in order to set a sign against racism.

social challenges

figures: In 2023, around 10,800 reports were registered at the federal anti -discrimination agency (ADS), and the most common advisory inquiries concerned racism and discrimination on the basis of ethnic origin. This is a terrifying increase that reflects a greater awareness of discrimination experiences. A look at the statistics shows that about 16.2 percent of German xenophobic views have, while another 30.3 percent are in the "gray area" of xenophobia. These figures come from a comprehensive analysis of discrimination, which is available on the platform [Statista] (https://de.statista.com/themen/7008/diskrimination-auslaherfeitlicht- undrassism-in-deutschland/).

It is important to think about prevention after this incident and to actively act against racism and discrimination. A joint commitment is needed to show that all people in a colorful society have their place - that should be the real spirit of the Peenefest.