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When refugees appear, we take them to the art museum

The German city of Karlsruhe uses art to bring new arrivals together with local citizens, creating a dialogue that is the foundation of integration.

By Cameron Thibos and SUSANNE ASCHE
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Susanne Asche on using art to integrate refugees in Karlsruhe, Germany. Duration: 2:53.

Cameron Thibos: Thanks for joining us at openDemocracy. Could you tell us a bit about yourself please, and about Karlsruhe’s role in welcoming new refugees?

My name is Susanne Asche. I’m head of the cultural department of the city of Karlsruhe, which includes libraries, archives, galleries and festivals, and is also responsible for a culture of democracy and human rights. We are working for a culture diversity. I am also a member of the steering committee of the UNESCO Coalition of European Cities against Racism, and they work very well together – because in Karlsruhe we have a very lively culture of welcome.

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