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Berlin (dpa) - Before the meeting of the federal and state governments on further measures in the corona pandemic and possible easing, Minister of State for Culture Monika Grütters campaigned for the cultural scene to be taken into account.
"In addition to necessary infection protection measures, the Prime Minister's Conference and the Federal Government are now again discussing opening scenarios," said the CDU politician of the dpa in Berlin.
The culture must be taken into account in all discussions right from the start.
"Openings must not follow a purely market-based logic," said Grütters.
She recalled that cultural institutions were the first to close.
"You mustn't be the last to open again."
There are now many studies by well-known experts that have shown that museums, theaters, cinemas and concert halls with their modern ventilation systems and hygiene concepts are well prepared for their audiences, and that “in compliance with the usual hygiene and distance requirements, a responsible restart of the cultural scene even in pandemic times is unproblematic ».
Experts repeatedly point out that in the case of a high number of infections, the transmission routes have not been clarified.
In addition, the previous lockdown should also avoid arrivals and departures.
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Grütters referred to "the dramatic losses in the frozen culture" that not only affect the audience, theater, cinema and concert goers, but everyone.
"Not only because the cultural and creative industries are such an important economic factor, but also because culture is not a luxury that can only be enjoyed in good times."
Art is indispensable in dealing with the existential questions of being human.
«It is a source of inspiration and irritation, reflection and innovation.
It creates space for empathy and debate.
And: culture finally brings people out of their domestic isolation. "
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