MANEO-kissing bear

Berlins landmark for tolerance and diversity

The bear is one of the most important symbols for the city of Berlin: the bear is part of the city crest, a popular souvenir and ambassador.

After this symbol the MANEO canoodle bear was created. It is as well a symbol for our message of lived tolerance and collective diversity as a symbol for the ‘Berlin Tolerance Coalition’ as a symbol for our tolerance campaign themed: ‘We live tolerance – against homophobia and hate crimes – Support diversity’. The bear invites people to kiss and sign, to make a statement. People who participate are making a statement for civil tolerance and diversity, against homophobia and prejudice motivated violence; they express their awareness and engagement to understand society and its diversity as asset and strength and as an engagement to empower this diversity.

Living tolerance and diversity means to do something to support that. With a kiss, symbolizing a very personal gesture, a connection is being made and humanity is being expressed. The kiss symbolizes love and closeness, it connects. And because LGBT people are still being excluded and attacked our appeal continues to be: „Protect every kiss“ – every kiss is worth protecting.

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