There is always something happening in Vienna! This week, the city is remembering an important moment in history, celebrating contemporary art and welcoming scientists from around the world.
Every November 9, Vienna commemorates the anniversary of Kristallnacht, or the "Night of Broken Glass." From November 9-10, 1938, Nazi supporters attacked Jewish communities across Austria and Germany, destroying homes, shops and synagogues and arresting thousands of Jewish people. To remember the victims, people in Vienna take part in a memorial march called "Light of Hope," organized by the Jewish youth community. It is a way to remember those who suffered and to stand against hatred and antisemitism today.
And on a lighter note, Vienna is also currently celebrating Vienna Art Week, a festival with more than 100 events, including exhibitions, performances, workshops and visits to artists' studios! This year's theme is "Navigating Angst," which explores how artists use creativity to express difficult feelings and respond to the world around them.
Finally, Vienna is welcoming scientists and experts from around the world for an international conference organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a United Nations organization headquartered in Vienna. They are meeting to discuss how nuclear technology can be monitored and used safely and peacefully.
