Reliving History: Virtual Encounter with National Socialism Survivors - Potsdam Kicks Off Germany Tour
Explore Real-life Witnesses in Virtual Reality - Commencement of German Tour Initiated - Explore History with VR Goggles - Virtual Reality Tour Kicks Off in Germany
Step back in time with eyewitness accounts of National Socialism: This exciting venture is brought to us by the mobile exhibition "Is It Real?", hailing from Brandenburg and making its way across Germany. Attendees can virtually interact with Jewish survivors, as announced by the Brandenburg Society for Culture and History. The tour stops at the Brandenburg Gate in Potsdam until May 11th.
The exhibition sets up shop in a traveling truck, moving from place to place.with a VR headset, spectators have the opportunity to engage with five Jewish eyewitnesses — including 96-year-old Ruth Winkelmann. These survivors share their personal accounts and stories from the NS era.
As right-wing extremism and degradation of human dignity become increasingly prevalent and brazen, the need to preserve memories is more important than ever, according to publicist and patron of the tour, Michel Friedman.
Journey through East and West Germany
Following Potsdam, the mobile exhibition is set for Halle (Saale) (May 13-16), Zwickau (May 19-23), Erfurt (May 26-30), and Schwerin (June 2-6). Future stops in the western federal states are planned for the fall. The event is free to attend.
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[Enrichment Insight 1]While there isn't a specific virtual reality exhibition touring Germany, similar events such as guided tours in Munich exploring key sites of Nazi history may be of interest[1]. In Berlin, museums and libraries at Kulturforum offer narratives related to the National Socialist regime[5].
[Enrichment Insight 2]A museum in Skokie features a virtual reality film about a woman's life affected by Nazi Germany's annexation of Austria, though this is not in Germany and is not related to Potsdam or the Brandenburg Gate[4]. The virtual reality eyewitness accounts provided by "Is It Real?" offer a unique opportunity to learn about personal experiences of the NS era in a more immersive and engaging way.
- Visitors can delve into personal experiences of the NS era with the 'Is It Real?' virtual reality exhibition touring across various EC countries, starting from Potsdam, Germany.
- After Potsdam, the mobile exhibition will move to Halle (Saale), Zwickau, Erfurt, Schwerin, and other cities in western Germany, making it accessible for a broader audience.
- Brandenburg Gate, in Potsdam, serves as an important stop for a Germany Tour showcasing virtual reality witness accounts of Jewish survivors from the National Socialism era, offering a compelling and valuable insight into the past.
