Ceremony marking the completion of construction at the mother-of-pearl experience center in Adorf.

Exhibition center - Ceremony marking the completion of construction at the mother-of-pearl experience center in Adorf.

A topping-out ceremony was held in Adorf, Vogtlandkreis, for the expansion of the "Perlmutter" experience center. The event was attended by State Minister for Regional Development, Thomas Schmidt (CDU), who shared his excitement about the project, stating, "This project is all about winners: tourists who get to experience something unique, a city that is revitalized, and a story that can be told again." The mayor of Adorf, Rico Schmidt (SPD), also showed his anticipation, expressing that he looks forward to the opening in the coming year.

For a budget of 5.5 million euros, an experience center is being constructed in Adorf, focusing on the endangered river pearl mussel and its valuable products - the lustrous material of mother-of-pearl is sourced from the inner shell of the mussels. Adorf's collection boasts thousands of exhibits, but only 30% can be displayed due to space constraints in the city's historical buildings. To solve this issue, the existing Perlmutter and Homeland Museum will be connected to a sanitized ancillary building and an additional new structure.

As recent as the 1920s, Adorf thrived as a hub of mother-of-pearl production, with up to 1,000 individuals employed in making mother-of-pearl jewelry, buttons, or inlays. The region's small mountain streams were considered significant breeding grounds for the river pearl mussel. The term "mother-of-pearl" for the material is a common expression which derives directly from "mother of the pearl".

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1. The expansion of the "Perlmutter" experience center in Adorf, Saxony, Germany, is set to significantly increase the display space for the city's collection of local history and mother-of-pearl exhibits.
2. During the topping-out ceremony, Thomas Schmidt, the State Minister for Regional Development from the CDU, emphasized the positive impact the project will have on both the city and tourists.
3. The Municipalities of Vogtland district, led by Mayor Rico Schmidt of the SPD, are excited about the prospect of attracting more visitors to Adorf and revitalizing the local economy.
4. The new expansion includes the connection of the existing Perlmutter and Homeland Museum with a sanitized ancillary building and an additional structure, allowing for the display of a larger portion of the city's museum collections.
5. In addition to boosting the local economy and promoting historical education, the construction of the experience center aims to raise awareness about the endangered river pearl mussel and its valuable products.
6. The construction of the new museum also highlights the rich history of Adorf as a hub of mother-of-pearl production, dating back to the 1920s, when up to 1,000 individuals were employed in the industry.
7. As construction continues and the museum prepares for its grand opening, the welfare of animals and the environment remain top priorities, ensuring a sustainable and eco-friendly facility.

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