Program for the 11th Alpine Peace Crossing in Krimml / Saalfelden June 22, 2017: 9 AM – 3.30 PM, Krimml Theater Hike „To the border – Eretz Austria“ with Andreas Kosek (Teatro Caprile) (http://alpinepeacecrossing.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/theaterhike-2017.pdf) June 23, 2017: 11 AM, Saalfelden Commemoration at „Givat Avoda“ / Wallner military camp • Welcome address: Brigadier General Heinz Hufler (Austrian Army), Ernst Löschner (APC), Erich Rohrmoser (Mayor Saalfelden) • Official opening: Talya Lador-Fresher, Ambassador of Israel to Austria • Music: Klezmer Connection • Guided tour (Ernst Trybula) at the former camp “Givat Avoda” • Lunch (sponsored by the Austrian Army) • Welcome address: Colonel Jörg Rodewald Alternative program: June 23, 2017: 9 AM – 3.30 PM, Krimml Theater Hike as on 22. Juni 2017 June 23, 2017: 5 PM, primary school Krimml Krimml Peace Dialogue with focus on “70th Anniversary of Jewish Exodus Krimml – Refugee Movements across Europe” Welcome address: Erich Czerny, Mayor Krimml Video: interviews with contemporary witnesses 2017 (Susanne Glass, ARD Tel Aviv) Introduction: Ernst Löschner about ”10 Years Alpine Peace Crossing” Opening speech: President Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen Key note: Ilija Trojanow, author: „Refugees are Humans“ Presentation about National Socialism in Pinzgau by Rudolf Leo, Historian On the podium: • Helga Embacher, Professor of contemporary history, University of Salzburg • Susanne Rolinek, Historian and Researcher • Grazia Prontera, Migration Expert Followed by a discussion with the audience Moderation: Michael Kerbler; English translation (Yannick Wagner) is provided 7 PM Buffet dinner (sponsored by the village of Krimml) incl. Falafel from refugees now living in Pinzgau 7.45 PM Musical and literary finale Music: Muamer Kebic (accordion), Julia Klaushofer (cello) 1 Hanna Sukare (literary award winner “Rauris 2016”) reads from her novel “Staubzunge” June 24, 2017: 6 AM, Krimml APC - Peace Hike 6 AM Departure to Krimmler Tauernhaus by taxi 7 AM Krimmler Tauernhaus Welcome address: Ernst Löschner and Friedl Geisler (innkeeper Tauernhaus) Welcome address: President Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen Honorary guest: Marko Feingold, age 104 Departure with National Park rangers and the mountain rescue squad Krimml 9 AM Windbachalm: refugees and asylum seekers tell their stories 12 AM Krimmler Tauern – welcome address (Alois Steger, artist) 4.30 PM Arrival at Kasern / Italy Reception with South Tyrolian buffet by mayors Robert Steger (Prettau) and Helmut Klammer (St. Johann / Ahrntal) Premiere „Shalom.Peace.Frieden“ (Composition for two violins) by Karl Kogler 5.30 PM Bus transfer to Krimml (arrival about 9.30 PM) Short Hike: hiking to Windbachalm (walking distance about 1,5 h) and back (about 1 h) to Krimmler Tauernhaus The APC - Peace Hike takes place in high altitude and rough environment (Krimmler Tauern pass 2634m). Fitness and appropriate equipment (hiking boots and rain gear) required. The entire hike is accompanied by a physician and the mountain rescue squad Krimml. June 25, 2017: 8 Am, Kasern Return hike to Krimml for those who want to cross “Birnlücke” to Krimml This hike is also accompanied by a mountain guide; it is even more challenging. Special booking required: Tourismusverband Ahrntal-Steinhaus: +39 0474 652 198 or [email protected] If the return hike is canceled due to heavy weather, please calculate 30€ for car transport. June 25, 2017: 9 AM – 3.30 PM, Krimml Theater Hike as on June 22, 2017 2 Cost (per person) APC-Program + one night (hotel / country inn, incl. breakfast): from €115 * Two nights: from €163 APC-Program + one night (bed and breakfast): from €101 * Two nights: from €132 * single room: add €10 Flat fee 1 (program costs without room): €60 Flat fee 2 (program costs without room) short hike: €50 What is included in the APC-Program: • participation and free buffet both in Saalfelden and at the Krimml Peace Dialogue • all taxi- and bus transfers • guided tour by National Park Service Salzburg and mountain rescue squad Krimml (incl. medical services), • welcome buffet in Ahrntal at the end the traverse What is not included: Theater Hike “Teatro Caprile” Cost: €35 Registration and Information For all services included in the APC-Program, please register at Alpine Peace Crossing. Further information: Tourismusverband Krimml, [email protected], +43 (0)6564 7239 EL: May 9, 2017 3 .