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City officials in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, have decided to temporarily rename the city Swiftkirchen to celebrate Taylor Swift's arrival. The singer will be performing three spectacular shows as part of her Eras Tour in the city.
The renaming was initially suggested by a fan who wrote a petition directly to Mayor Karin Welgen. On the city's website, Mayor Karin Welgen commented that it was a great idea. He called Taylor Swift the most successful singer in the world today and expressed his delight that she would be holding three nights of concerts there. "International media attention will be focused on our city," Welgen stated.
Because of Taylor Swift's influence, the city decided to change its name to celebrate her tour.
The news site reports that authorities are currently erecting "Swiftkerchin" signs everywhere, decorating trams in Taylor Swift's colors, and placing a memorial stone for the singer on the local Walk of Fame. Closer to the concert date, the city will host a large outdoor party with a "Taylor Town" theme and many entertainment activities related to the artist.
The city of Gelsenkirchen in Germany is the next stop on singer Taylor Swift's tour.
But that's not all; the city also hosts a festival called "Taylor Town" on the days of the pop star's concerts. The festival includes many fun activities such as karaoke, DJs, tattoo booths, a fairground, and numerous food and drink stalls.
This name change was seen as an act of affection and a warm welcome from the local people to the famous singer. This event attracted international media attention and demonstrated Taylor Swift's immense influence in the music industry.
This isn't the first time a city has changed its name to celebrate an artist. Previously, in March 2023, the city of Glendeale in the US also changed its name to Swift City for two days while Taylor Swift performed there.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the biggest tour in human history.
American singer Taylor Swift is considered one of the most famous and influential entertainment stars today. She has a net worth of $1.3 billion and is an icon of modern womanhood.
Taylor Swift (born 1989) is considered a pop music icon and a highly influential star worldwide, breaking all previously established stereotypes. Time magazine rated Taylor Swift as one of the most important artists of the current generation, with a significant impact on contemporary culture.
She relaunched The Eras Tour after releasing her album The Tortured Poets Department on April 19th. Taylor just finished her Ireland leg last weekend and is preparing for three more shows in the Netherlands. She will visit Gelsenkirchen after completing her tour in Milan.
