Pilgrimage of Reconciliation

Brno Will Commemorate Post-war Expulsion

This year for the ninth time a reminder of wild expulsions of German-speaking residents of Brno will take place on the anniversary of the historic March of Death, but this time in the opposite direction as a symbolic gesture of reconciliation with the tragedies of the last century. The pilgrimage will be concluded in Mendlovo Square, attended by the Mayor and other prominent personalities, including survivors.

Pilgrimage of Reconciliation
30 May – Schedule

08:00 Brno
Departure of participants by bus from Mendlovo Square

08:30 Pohořelice
Introduction and ecumenical prayer for the dead, setting off for the journey

12:00 Ledce (10 km)

14:00-14:30 Rajhrad (17 km)
Information stalls with water and snacks at the intersection of Masarykova-Štefánikova Streets

16:30 Modřice (24 km)
Information stalls with water at the intersection of Nádražní-Benešova Streets

17:00 Gymnázium Vídeňská (30 km)
Information stalls with water and cold snacks; performance by musicians of Sokol Brno I Symphony Orchestra  (arrival of the march at about 17:45)

17:00-21:00 Brno, Mendlovo Square (32 km)
Performance by Wiener Symphoniker Quartet and Ars Brunensis Chorus

open-air café Tungsram

welcoming of the procession of pilgrims at about 18:00

addresses by Mayor of Brno and representatives of Vienna, Brno Bishop and other personalities

free discussion with survivors and distinguished personalities at the café tables

20:00-23:00 HaDivadlo
Special performance of the dramatization of  The Expulsion Of Gerta Schnirch, a novel by Kateřina Tučková

You can also register on Facebook.