Bebelhof in Meidling: Cultural festival delights neighbors and artists!

Bebelhof in Meidling: Cultural festival delights neighbors and artists!

In recent days, Vienna has presented itself as a stronghold of cultural activities. The festival “My Farm – My Stage” took place in Meidling, which celebrated the creativity and community spirit of the residents of the Bebelhof. The success of the event was not only due to the great program, but also to the winning of the cultural project that was launched by the *Kulturlabor Gemeindebau*. All municipal buildings in Vienna were able to take part in this competition. The Bebelhof prevailed and showed how much potential there is in community buildings. Vienna district newspaper reports that the event was well attended and residents were able to put forward their wishes in ideas workshops.

The festival, which recently took place between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., offered a varied program. From the Bebelhof Rally to a theater walking act by Circus Arota, from puppet theater to face painting - there was something for everyone here. The musical entertainment was provided by the bands Flickentanz and Timay, among others, complemented by performances by Damion Lee and others. In their speeches, the district leader Wilfried Zankl and the housing councilor Kathrin Gaál emphasized how important cultural offerings are in community building and what they mean for the feeling of community.

Cultural heritage and current projects

Another highlight of Viennese culture is the Kulturlabor's community building theater, which is successful with the piece “Community Building Gehisper”. In December 2024, the piece was performed three times to full houses, and a new series of performances is scheduled next March at SOHO Studios and WienZimmer. The Vienna housing advice service emphasizes that this theater project not only entertains, but also tells stories from everyday life in Vienna's municipal housing.

Central to the plot are funny stories that are presented through the eyes of historical figures such as Jakob Reumann and Hugo Breitner. Viewers can look forward to 80 minutes without an intermission, enriched with humor. Tickets are now available free of charge and can be reserved by email - an excellent way to take a look at the city's diverse culture.

Art in community building

A completely different but equally impressive chapter of Viennese culture is street art. The variety of works of art in Vienna's municipal buildings makes them one of the largest open-air museums in Austria. Viennese living reports that this art form not only beautifies the facades, but also the inner courtyards of municipal buildings. The works of artists such as Maria Biljan-Bilger and Alfred Hrdlicka offer residents inspiration and low-threshold access to modern art.

The tradition of planning works of art into building projects is deeply rooted in the history of Viennese municipal buildings. Today, additional wall surfaces are provided as “canvases” for street artists. This happens not least through the financial support of third parties, which allows these impressive works of art to come to life and further enrich the community.

Overall, Vienna shows that culture in community building is not just a slogan, but is actively lived. From festivals and theater performances to street art that beautifies the city, the Viennese clearly have a knack for creative and collaborative projects in their community buildings.