On the death of former Federal President Horst Köhler

It was with great sadness that we learned today of the death of former German President Horst Köhler. He had been the patron of the Opera Village since its foundation and always stood by us with his support and commitment. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his wife and two children.
“The Opera Village is a project that inspires hope – hope that there can be a relationship between Europe and Africa that is based on reciprocity and not dominance. Hope that culture can contribute to the development of children and the development of a country. The opera village is a village of hope.” (Former Federal President Horst Köhler (1943 – 2025)