Lord Mayor's Quote re Up Against the Wall Event

UP AGAINST THE WALL

 

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Naomi Long, said this project was a wonderful example of her vision of 'a Belfast without barriers'.

 

"On the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, it is appropriate that we should take a fresh look at the physical barriers which exist in Belfast as a legacy of the Troubles and think about how we move forward together on such sensitive issues as a community. 

 

It is particularly appropriate that this project focuses on the views of young people who live near the walls and I am impressed by those involved in this initiative," she said."They are showing how important it is to start thinking and talking about these issues and are making a positive statement about how we can all work towards the ending of divisions that sadly still exist in our own City, whether physical or in people's minds. Their commitment fills me with pride and a determination to work with people like them to create solutions to our problems.

 

"Twenty years on from the world changing events in Berlin, we are reminded that change IS possible. Together we can build a vibrant, diverse and shared city of which we can all be proud." she added.