Baunatal Mayor Henry Richter Attends Miners' Day in Sangerhausen

Mayor Henry Richter traveled with a delegation to the Miners' Day in Sangerhausen, a special event celebrating the anniversary of Mansfeld Copper Slate Mining's 825 years of operation. The mayor was welcomed by Saxony-Anhalt's Minister of Economic Affairs, Sven Schulze, and other dignitaries, including District Administrator Andre Schroder and Mayor Torsten Schweiger. During the ceremony, Mayor Schweiger was presented with the Bergbarte, a traditional honor bestowed upon the host city's mayor. The event brought together over 1,000 participants from several countries, featuring live music, a parade, and a Miners' Tattoo.

Key Takeaways:

• Mayor Henry Richter of Baunatal attended the 14th German Miners' Day in Sangerhausen as a guest of honor, leading a delegation from his city.
• The event, held on May 9, marked the anniversary of Mansfeld Copper Slate Mining's 825 years of operation and attracted over 1,000 participants from several countries.
• The ceremony was moderated by Bernd Stahl, Chairman of the Federation of German Miners', Ironworks', and Miners' Associations, and welcomed Sven Schulze, Saxony-Anhalt's Minister of Economic Affairs, and other dignitaries.
• Mayor Torsten Schweiger was presented with the Bergbarte, a traditional mining honor, by the ceremony organizers.
• The event included live music, an International Miners' Parade, and a Miners' Tattoo performed by the Saxony State Music Corps and the Olbernhau Town Music Corps.

Statistics:

• Over 1,000 participants attended the 14th German Miners' Day in Sangerhausen, representing several countries.
• The event marked the 825th anniversary of Mansfeld Copper Slate Mining.
• Mayo Henry Richter's delegation from Baunatal led by him, rejoined the Baunatal-Sangerhausen friendship and extended professional and private relationships.

Sources:

• https://www.baunatal.de/de/index.php