They’ve been planning the event for months. Thursday, the kickoff of Politéïa was given in Thionville. Until Sunday evening, 70 speakers will follow one another at the option of around thirty round tables. This event, on the theme of freedom, is supported by many partners.
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The challenge was daunting, but for months the association Des Mots & Débats, the cultural affairs departments, the communication department of Thionville and elected officials pulled out all the stops to bring Politéïa to life. This festival of ideas, imagined by cultural assistant Jackie Helfgott, was inaugurated on Thursday 16 March at Puzzle. “We are living in a historic moment,” said Mayor Pierre Cuny. Politéïa makes our city a place of tolerance and sharing. This festival will give food for thought and will enrich us. “ It is with emotion that the instigator of this demonstration, which was to be only a colloquium at the start, expressed himself: “Freedom is one of these often controversial words, admitted Jackie Halfgott. He is one of those who are difficult to define. This festival is our way of reminding us that this freedom, often celebrated, often endangered, must be defended with ardor. I admit, I went a little over budget but Politéïa is not intended to socialize, the festival will go to schools and will be open to the general public with shows, workshops, music. »
70 speakers over three days
Then Pascal Didier, president of Des Mots & Débats, said he was impressed by the commitment of everyone around this festival. “There is energy and enthusiasm. It is a unifying event around this beautiful notion that Éluard evoked in eighteen stanzas. This word Freedom has an undeniable power. The Department, the Region and the State were represented. The sub-prefect, Philippe Deschamps, did not hide his attachment to culture, taking himself to dream of future Politéïa. The kick-off is therefore given and the festivities will begin this Friday at 10 a.m. at Puzzle. They will continue all day to end with a great interview with Bernard Cazeneuve. Politéïa, first of the name, took off in complete freedom. Only one downside: announced on Saturday, the Minister of Culture will not ultimately be present in Thionville. “How to rekindle the desire for information in the face of information fatigue and addiction to screens?” “Wrote Rima Abdul Malek, in a message read by Emmanuel Bertin, parliamentary attaché. “Politeïa is a bold response to this problem, hence my sponsorship. This initiative is exemplary. »
