The Rhythm Bridge: Drum Festival and with citizens of Erfurt

Erfurt was colorful and fun. The city becames one whole day “infected” with the drum fever virus. The event consisted of a workshops, drum circles and drum-chain, which was situated some kilometers through the city. The workshops included West African rhythms, samba rhythms, body percussion, and percussion for children, youth and adults. The shape of the drum circles combined the joy of common drums, ¬ hundred promoted the experience in the community and the opportunities the moment with the magic of drums and other rhythm instruments to be explored and enjoyed. The Rhythm drum chain bridge was formed along the tram line 1, which connects the north and south of the city. Every five to ten meters was a person with a drum or similar instrument. At a distance of some kilometers 120 people formed a chain drum. In the meadow professional and amateur artists appear on stage.

The project was realized in the frame of the Cultural theme of the year of the capital city of Erfurt 2012 „Music builds Bridges“.