Playing Soccer Instead of Troublemaking
partizipative Projekte mit Besuchenden - Demokratie und gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt
Participation is what the Buntmacherinnen stand for—at KOSMOS and all over Chemnitz.
In 2026, the motto is: Play soccer instead of causing trouble!
At KOSMOS 2025, the Buntmacherinnen proved that getting involved brings people together—whether through playing, building, or embroidering. In 2026, needle and thread will give way to a soccer ball. The focus will be on a human foosball game, where two teams of five people each will compete against one another—open to everyone, regardless of age, background, or skill level. There will also be dedicated rounds for specific groups during set time slots. We’ll take special care to make the game as inclusive as possible.
Those who’d rather not play are still very welcome—for example, as spectators to cheer on the teams or to chat with us. That, too, is a way to put an end to the bickering.
The event is self-funded: We handcraft new, one-of-a-kind items from old KOSMOS banners—and they’re available for purchase right on site. All proceeds go back into our advocacy work.
What we want to convey:
Team spirit comes from working together. When people play together, they get to know one another—across all differences. That’s democracy in action.
