Our friends in Magdeburg hosted the visit of a Nashville delegation from Friday, September 28, through Sunday, October 1, treating us to a level of hospitality remarkable even for them. The Thursday program included a reception by the U.S. Consul General at the Magdeburg public library followed by a dinner at the excellent Landhaus Hadrys. Activities on Friday included an expertly guided tour of the Magdeburg Cathedral and an equally enjoyable bus tour of the city. The programs for Saturday and Sunday focused on this year's 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation with visits to Luther sites in Wittenberg, Eisleben, and Mansfeld.
The main occasion for the visit was Magdeburg's second annual "Nashville Days" country music festival, which made the most of the Nashvillians present. Musician Scott Southworth contributed superb performances on both nights of the festival; Carole Bucy gave an inspiring talk on Nashville history; Nashville Oktoberfest representatives fostered links with our annual German festival; Mayor Megan Barry greeted the audience by video; and other city leaders council members Burkley Allen and Robert Swope, joined by former Nashville mayor Bill Purcell, presented a guitar signed by Mayor Barry and council members to Mayor Lutz Trümper.
The warmth and enthusiasm evident throughout the weekend on both sides brought new energy to an already strong partnership, and we are looking forward to receiving a delegation from Magdeburg in Nashville next year
The main occasion for the visit was Magdeburg's second annual "Nashville Days" country music festival, which made the most of the Nashvillians present. Musician Scott Southworth contributed superb performances on both nights of the festival; Carole Bucy gave an inspiring talk on Nashville history; Nashville Oktoberfest representatives fostered links with our annual German festival; Mayor Megan Barry greeted the audience by video; and other city leaders council members Burkley Allen and Robert Swope, joined by former Nashville mayor Bill Purcell, presented a guitar signed by Mayor Barry and council members to Mayor Lutz Trümper.
The warmth and enthusiasm evident throughout the weekend on both sides brought new energy to an already strong partnership, and we are looking forward to receiving a delegation from Magdeburg in Nashville next year
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