08/30/2021
This year, the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia turns 75. It was established one year after the end of the Second World War on August 23, 1946, on the orders of the British military administration. What was special about this foundation was that there had been no historical predecessor state on the territory of today's federal state. The provinces of Rhineland and Westphalia and the small Free State of Lippe had never been a single entity before. The foundation was therefore also an experiment. 75 years later, it can be said that it worked. Today, North Rhine-Westphalia is the most populous state in Germany, with the most large cities and the greatest economic output.
Actually, that's a reason to celebrate. Unfortunately, that is not possible this year due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Nevertheless, there are smaller activities. One of them is that during the period from August 23 to 30, 2021, many city halls will be illuminated at night in the North Rhine-Westphalian state colors of red, white and green. Also in my hometown of Bielefeld.
75 years of NRW - Bielefeld City Hall #1
75 years of NRW - Bielefeld City Hall #2
75 years of NRW - Bielefeld City Hall #3
