When does the event take place?

On 10/08/2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Is participation free?

Yes, the event is free of charge.

Is the event held on-site or online?

It is a webinar and thus an online format.

What is the content about?

The focus is on experiences from people with migration backgrounds and new perspectives on German unity after 1989/90.

Is there room for questions?

Yes, the webinar provides space for questions and discussion.

How do I get access to the webinar?

The participation link will be sent one working day before the event.

Your Unity, Our Unity Bayreuth 2026

Name: Your Unity, Our Unity – Who Do We Remember?
Start: 2026-10-08T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-08T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Online

An Evening about Memory, Belonging, and the Blind Spots of Unity

This online webinar opens the view on German reunification beyond the usual narrative. The focus is on perspectives from people with a migration background, whose experiences after 1989/90 often became too little visible in public memory. For everyone interested in memory culture, political education, and the literary power of personal testimonies, the evening promises an intense, reflective conversation format. The webinar takes place on October 8, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and is free of charge. ([vhs-lkl.de](https://www.vhs-lkl.de/p/online-veranstaltungen/eure-einheit-unsere-einheit-an-wen-erinnern-wir-475-C-26M0110000))

Personal Stories as a Historical Resonance Space

The event connects individual life paths with a topic of great societal significance: Who is remembered, who remains in the shadows? Paulino José Miguel, who came to East Germany as a teenager from Mozambique, and Cahit Başar, son of Kurdish immigrants, bring experiences that broaden and specify the view on unity. It is precisely this shift in perspective that makes the format appealing: Memory appears here not as a rigid commemoration ritual, but as a vibrant, contested cultural discourse. ([vhs-lkl.de](https://www.vhs-lkl.de/p/online-veranstaltungen/eure-einheit-unsere-einheit-an-wen-erinnern-wir-475-C-26M0110000))

A Webinar with Analytical Depth

Moderated by journalist Nhi Le, the evening connects personal narrative, historical context, and open discussion. The format provides space for questions and invites attendees to enhance the official narrative of unity through other experiences. The series is part of the online event series “Shared History, Common Future. German Unity in Conversation,” supported by the German Adult Education Association and the Federal Working Group on Political Basic Education in collaboration with the Federal Foundation for the Reappraisal of the SED Dictatorship. ([vhs-lkl.de](https://www.vhs-lkl.de/p/online-veranstaltungen/eure-einheit-unsere-einheit-an-wen-erinnern-wir-475-C-26M0110000))

Why This Date Matters for Literature and Culture Enthusiasts

Even though it is not a classic reading, the evening possesses a clear literary quality: It works with narratives, perspectives, and memory as material. Those interested in contemporary history, migration biographies, cultural participation, and the subtle cracks in collective memory will find a thoughtfully curated conversation space here. The date is suitable for all who wish to experience political education not abstractly, but through concrete voices. ([vhs-lkl.de](https://www.vhs-lkl.de/p/online-veranstaltungen/eure-einheit-unsere-einheit-an-wen-erinnern-wir-475-C-26M0110000))

Conclusion

“Your Unity, Our Unity – Who Do We Remember?” promises a focused online discussion with historical depth and societal relevance. Those who want to understand German unity more differentiated will encounter new perspectives, strong personalities, and an open discourse about memory culture. The free participation makes access easy, and the substantive content all the more valuable. An evening that not only informs but expands thinking. ([vhs-lkl.de](https://www.vhs-lkl.de/p/online-veranstaltungen/eure-einheit-unsere-einheit-an-wen-erinnern-wir-475-C-26M0110000))