Sea of ​​Lights in Vienna: Solidarity and commemoration according to Graz tragedy!

Sea of ​​Lights in Vienna: Solidarity and commemoration according to Graz tragedy!

Wien, Österreich - On June 19, 2025, a very special sign of solidarity will be set in Vienna. On the occasion of the tragic killing spree in Graz, which recently caused outrage and grief in all of Austria, finds a moving commemoration instead of. The organizations SPÖ Vienna, Pro Event Team for Vienna and the Wiener Kulturservice have planned an impressive sea of ​​lights, which is supposed to shine on all stages of the festival on June 20, 2025 at 9:58 p.m.

The killing spree, committed by a 21-year-old at the Borg Dreienschützengasse in Graz, not only hit the city, but also put it in a funeral state. The government then proclaimed a three -day state maker, which resulted in many events in art, culture and science. Among other things, ski opening in Schladming-Dachstein and an evening in the Kunsthalle Graz were canceled. Also in Carinthia and Vienna, numerous events such as the MQ Pride Night and press conferences were withheld from the public to pay respect for the victims, such as The small Zeitung reported.

a sea of ​​lights for peace

The Danube Island Festival, which has been for peace, solidarity and empathy for 42 years, will send a clear message with this sea of ​​lights: we do not let ourselves be put down, we hold together. All visitors are invited to take part in this impressive moment and to keep their lights up for the victims of the killing spree and their relatives. This should be a sign of cohesion in this difficult time.

"The sea of ​​lights will not only emphasize the beauty of the festival, but also the connection of people in difficult times," explains a spokesman for the organizers. The joint act of commemoration will go beyond the framework of the festival and shows that solidarity and empathy can also play a central role in mourning.

After all, we also have the opportunity to learn from events like this and to make ourselves strong for a better future. We also remind us of the sounds of the Danube Island Festival and the numerous people who come together to raise their voice for peace.

In the period after the tragedy, it is particularly important to stand together. Orf Styria further emphasizes that the solidarity is great in the population and many have already made their active contribution to strengthen the community and send a positive sign. Let's put a sign together and the lights shine! So a bad event, like the killing spree in Graz, can also be the call for strong cooperation.