March 20, 1999 (Germany, Saarland Hall) - “Turn Das”
Michael leaves with the flag tucked under his arm. Thomas Gottschalk sits down on a chair—he’s probably exhausted.
Thomas Gottschalk: Wow, wow.... Wow..... I never want to become a legendary person...[in response to the fans’ shouting]
Then Thomas Gottschalk talks with Dr. “Peter Walker” (head of the Red Cross) and Dr. “Dieter Barstker” (from UNESCO). Both of these organizations are participating in this project, and all the money collected by these two concerts is allocated to charity.
Dr. Walker explains that the budget the Red Cross needs to carry out its plans around the world is funded by the money raised through these two ”concerts“ (which he called ”humanitarian adventures“). For example, the Red Cross will send medicine and food supplies to North Korea. Part of this money will be given to Latin American countries, where a hurricane alone caused severe damage. With this money, we can provide more support to Africa—especially areas that are currently at war, such as Uganda and Angola—so that families separated by war can come back together.
At the end, Dr. Barstker adds that UNESCO uses this money for children who need it—for programs that provide food and educational opportunities for children around the world.
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