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Announcements on Buses and Trains in Duisburg Made by Children on World Children's Day

Children in Duisburg are replacing the artificial voice 'Katja' to announce on buses and trains in celebration of World Children's Day.

Children Announce Public Transport Announcements in Duisburg on World Children's Day
Children Announce Public Transport Announcements in Duisburg on World Children's Day

Announcements on Buses and Trains in Duisburg Made by Children on World Children's Day

In the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), the city of Duisburg is gearing up for an extraordinary World Children's Day celebration. This year's theme, "Children's rights - building blocks for democracy!", echoes the spirit of the event as UNICEF Germany and the German Children's Aid strive to bring children's rights to the forefront and encourage their participation in political decisions.

The city of Duisburg has an exciting lineup of activities planned for the weekend of September 20-21, 2025. One of the highlights is the open state parliament for a children's program, where 28 third-grade students from the KGS Boehmer Straße primary school will take over "Katja's" job until Sunday. "Katja" is the computer voice that usually makes announcements in buses and trains in Duisburg.

These eager and enthusiastic students have recorded announcements for the event, which will be heard at various locations throughout the city. You can catch their voices at the zoo, the Lehmbruck Museum, Rheinhausen Market, Hamborn Town Hall, the MSV-Arena, and the main train station. The MSV-Arena is one of the locations where the students' announcements can be heard during the event.

The state parliament in NRW offers an extensive children's program from 12 to 6 pm on World Children's Day. The event is part of the World Children's Day celebrations in Duisburg, and it's not just limited to the city. Many cities in NRW offer activities for World Children's Day.

In addition to the open state parliament and the bike demo for World Children's Day, which comes with an accompanying audio, there are additional audio options available for the activities.

To make the day even more special, all bus and train rides in NRW are free for children up to the age of 14 on both Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, September 21, a family festival takes place at the Duisburger inner harbor.

While the available search results do not specify the responsible coordinators for the World Children's Day project in Duisburg, one thing is certain - the city is preparing for a memorable and impactful celebration of children's rights.

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