Friday, July 2, 2010: Gala Dinner in Moritzbastei
On Friday, July 2, 2010, the gala dinner of the 12th World Congress of the World Association for Infant Mental Health will take place in the special atmosphere of the Moritzbastei.
In the heart of Leipzig, nestled behind the Gewandhaus Concert Hall and City Skyscraper, you find the Moritzbastei, the only remaining part of the ancient city fortifications. The Moritzbastei was commissioned by Elector Moritz of Saxony in the 16th century and later named after him. It has survived 400 tumultuous years and it was used in many different ways, only to end as part of the rubble of the Second World War. In 1974 students began to work on the Moritzbastei, freeing it of the debris it was filled with and turning it into a students’ club, which opened in 1982.
For almost 10 years the club had been a students’ club, but in 1989, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Moritzbastei opened its doors to all visitors interested in culture.
Since 1993 the “MB”, as locals lovingly call the building, has been run by the “Moritzbastei Foundation” as a non-profit organisation.
The evening caters to all tastes: music (DJ and live music), dancing, live TV coverage of the football world cup and most importantly enough space for getting together, having a nice chat with colleagues either in the relaxing interior of the historical building or its scenic inner courtyard. There will be a freshly prepared dinner buffet offering something for everyone (incl. vegetarian) and a range of drinks to choose from (up to 3 included in the fee).
Alternatively, there is also the option to stop by later (after 10 pm tickets for danders /„Flanierkarten”, 2 drinks included, no dinner included) for those people who are simply looking for a cosy place to enjoy a glass of wine or beer together with colleagues.
Please be informed that there is no dress code given.
Everybody is welcome and will undoubtedly be charmed by the atmosphere of the Moritzbastei!
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