Shortly before Easter (on Friday, April 11), two Easter bunnies were out and about in Aachen's city center to hand out delicious chocolate eggs to passers-by. The special feature: The Easter eggs were made from fair trade chocolate. This is because the Easter bunnies are also active members of the Fairtrade City of Aachen steering group.

They used the upcoming Easter celebrations as a welcome opportunity to focus on conscious shopping for a fairer world and to promote fair food. Fairtrade products particularly benefit people in the Global South, who as producers receive better working conditions and thus appreciation through fair trade.

"Aachen has now been a Fairtrade city for 13 years: that means there is a lot of commitment to fairer trade relations and also lots of great stores where you can find lovely Easter treats," explains Fabiola Blum, member of the Fairtrade working group for the city of Aachen.

Mona Pursey from "Eine Welt Forum Aachen" adds: "In addition to chocolate, fair flowers also make a great Easter gift. The 'Fair City Map' reveals exactly where you can find them and also shows you where you can buy other products such as Fairtrade textiles or handicrafts. The fair city map focuses on retail stores that are run by owners. You will also find many Fairtrade-certified products such as roses, coffee and chocolate in numerous supermarkets."

Make a note now: Fairtrade Action Days

If you would like to delve even deeper into the product diversity of Fair Trade in Aachen, you should make a note of the Fairtrade Action Days from May 9 to 11: from a free "Global Aachen" city tour, fair cocktails and smoothies to information and action stands and FAIR food, Aachen offers a wide range of opportunities to enjoy Fair Trade to the full!

The "Fair City Map"

https://fairtrade-aachen.de/fairer-stadtplan/

All details about the Fairtrade Action Days

www.staedteregion-aachen.de/fairtrade