Cultural summer 2025 starts with harp sounds in Hohenlychen!

Cultural summer 2025 starts with harp sounds in Hohenlychen!

Hohenlychen, Deutschland - In Hohenlychen something is happening! On June 14, 2025, the Jeanine Vahldiek Band the cultural summer. At 7 p.m., the band's sonorous tones, which has been active since 2009, invite you to the magnificent Helenkapelle. Here the “Good mood tour 2025” program is presented, which combines harp, percussion instruments, ukulele and even Hawaiigitar in a refreshing melodies. The musicians, Jeanine Vahldiek and Steffen Haß, are committed to reggae, pop and jazz with their sounds, and promise an evening that will put the listeners in a happy mood. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to support the renovation and preservation of the chapel.

The Helenkapelle has a long history. It was built in 1904 as an institutional chapel of the former Hohenlychen healing sites and originally served to offer children who suffered from tuberculosis a place of recovery. At that time, Germany was under Kaiser Wilhelm II, and the chapel was created with the intention of giving a new hope for a good 500 children in summer and 300 in winter. The architectural design comes from the architects Hakenholz and Brandes from Hanover, and the construction was inaugurated on October 22, 1904, the birthday of Empress Auguste Viktoria.

art and culture in rural areas

The cultural commitment is also shaped by programs such as "All.land - together. Strengthen structures." Supported that has been running since 2023 and is particularly aimed at promoting culture in rural regions. In this context, projects and initiatives not only receive financial support, but also the opportunity to develop sustainable concepts for innovative, participatory projects. As part of the program, over 97 regions were supported in 2024, including those that are committed to the preservation and promotion of a living culture.

on the way to strengthen culture in rural areas, the events in the Helenkapelle are an important step. The board of the sponsoring association worked with a lot of dedication on the renovation and maintenance of the impressive sacral building. Even the interior design, which once comprised art paintings from Plinke from Hanover, is said to shine again in old shine. So the chapel is not only a place of faith, but also a cultural meeting point that strengthens the community.

The visitors are cordially invited to have them kidnapped in the unforgettable sounds of the Jeanine Vahldiek Band next Saturday and at the same time make a contribution to maintaining the cultural identity. An evening full of music, joy and community awaits the guests!