I'm a simple emigrant and I didn't go to the parade

Because there is no parade in Germany in honor of Victory Day on May 9. This is to answer the most popular question right away. But there was something here nonetheless. For example, on May 5 the local Russian-speaking community went out with placards bearing portraits of their relatives who fought in the war to the Immortal Regiment march, and they also organized a small concert. And yesterday, May 8, on the main square there was a Festival of Mutual Understanding against racism, antisemitism, and xenophobia. The day was chosen, naturally, because of the capitulation of the National Socialists (the Nazis, actually). This festival also has an interesting motto, which sounds like: “Wer nicht feiert, hat verloren!” (Translation: Whoever does not celebrate has lost). Its program includes greetings from the city’s mayor, round tables, and various creative performances. May 9 is also a significant date for all of Europe: on this day in 1950 the European Coal and Steel Community was established. This is what laid the groundwork for the European Union, and the date became the EU’s founding date. This day is not considered a holiday, and there are no special celebrations in Frankfurt. The biggest events are usually in Brussels and Strasbourg, but this year, due to the enormous number of problems looming over Europe, people are increasingly expressing themselves in the spirit: “Maybe it would be better to solve problems rather than dance songs” (hello to my dear team from Tyumen State University). And I didn’t attend any of these events, because I don’t particularly like places with large crowds, of course, unless it’s a wine festival. #holidays