In Germany, near the town of Selm, an unusual work of agritourism has appeared on a vast cornfield, already causing a wide resonance in social networks and world media. Farmer Benedikt Lünemann, known for his annual artistic mazes, has chosen a theme that is at the center of global political attention this year.
From a bird's-eye view or from a drone, a panorama of a giant composition opens up: two babies in swaddling clothes playing with a ball stylized as a globe. According to the author's concept, these children are none other than the current leaders of world powers: Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.
Symbolism and Intent
The idea of depicting world leaders as babies is not accidental. Farmer Benedikt Lünemann explained in an interview with the local publication WDR that his goal is not just to entertain tourists, but to make them think about the current political situation. According to Lünemann, observing the actions of Trump and Putin often causes surprise and bewilderment, so he decided to remind people of the value of democracy.
"When following the news, you are often surprised by what Trump and Putin do," the farmer noted. He emphasized that such visualization is intended to show how important it is to live in a functioning democracy, where decisions are made in accordance with the law, not arbitrariness.
Interactivity and Quizzes
Visitors to the maze can not only admire the giant drawing but also participate in interactive events. The organizers have prepared a special quiz, the questions of which are satirical in nature. For example, one of the questions sounds like this: "What rules should the President of the USA follow?". The answer options offered are: "rule of law", "noise and commotion", and "his mom's rules".
This approach allows the project authors to discuss serious political topics in a playful way, drawing attention to the issues of leaders' responsibility and compliance with legal norms.
Tradition of Agritourism
The creation of mazes on agricultural fields is a long-standing tradition in Germany, which has become a popular direction of agritourism. Farmer Benedikt Lünemann creates new compositions every year, changing the theme and form of the mazes. This year he chose a topical political theme, which made his creation particularly noticeable.
The maze will be open to visitors until Halloween. During this time, tourists will be able not only to see the giant composition but also to participate in various entertainment events, quizzes, and games.
Contradictory Data
Although the main information about the creation of the maze is confirmed by local media and official statements by the farmer, there are some discrepancies in the details. For example, some sources mention that the maze is located in the town of Selm, while others point to nearby settlements. In addition, there are discrepancies in the description of the details of the composition: some sources say that Trump is holding the ball in his hands, others say that the ball is between the two babies.
Nevertheless, the general meaning and purpose of the project remain unchanged: to draw attention to political events and encourage people to think about the importance of democracy.
