Since 2001, the Newcomers Festival has been inviting international newcomers to get comprehensive information about their new home and the diverse offerings of the city and region. This year's edition will take place on Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 12 noon to 6 pm at Frankfurt's Römerhallen. Admission is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. Parallel to the festival, the all-English "Newcomers Guide" will be published, additionally providing information about Frankfurt and the region. All this should help to better overcome the transition phase as well as cultural differences and enable a smooth start in the new home.
This year's festival will feature some 70 exhibitors from a variety of industries relevant to new citizens, including relocation companies, international schools, health insurance companies, banks and financial service providers, driving and language schools, non-profit organizations, associations, cultural institutions, tourism, municipalities and more. Taking into account current conditions, up to 2,000 visitors are expected this year.
The host country of the Newcomers Festival 2021 is Georgia, which is reflected accordingly in the diverse programme. The Newcomers Festival will be officially opened by the new Mayor of Frankfurt, Dr. Eskandari-Grünberg. (from 14.00). Interesting talk sessions are part of the program, including a "Legends Talk" with Uli Stein and Uwe Bein from Eintracht Frankfurt and the president of the Georgian football club Dynamo Tbilisi, Zaza Dolidze. (from 4.50pm)
Multiple performances by the nationally renowned music band GASTONE from Frankfurt are scheduled. GASTONE offers a band typical excursion into a "musically furious world" in several languages. Always absolutely rousing and extremely entertaining (from 13.15 / 15.00 / 16.20). In addition to other cultural performances, the Georgian singer Natia Todua, known from the "Eurovision Song Contest 2018", will also perform as a highlight. (from 17.30)
For the full programme and to register, visit: www.newcomers-festival.de
