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The MyGermanCity.com G-ZINE |
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The MyGermanCity.com G-ZINE — the Germany Magazine — provides you with news, updates and happenings in and around Germany. While saving you valuable time, this e-zine prepares you and sets you up for an unforgettable Germany experience. |
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Must-See And -Do Events |
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Classic Motorshow
We Germans are in love with the automobile, but this exciting car show isn't just about concept cars and what's new in the automotive industry. You'll find all kinds of classic cars (don't you just love Muscle Cars like a '69 Baracuda), as well as trucks and motorbikes. http://www.classicmotorshow.de/en/ Berlin Film Festival
Who wouldn't want the coveted Golden Bear, except maybe Charlie from Willie Wonka who wanted a Golden Ticket. And the first young person who asks me who's Willie Wonka is gonna get it. ;-) Speaking of tickets, you can still get yours to a number of submitted films. One of this year's film's has already been sent to Hollywood, USA for a chance to win an OSCAR for best foreign film — but good luck winning that Bear at the 62nd annual event first. Go to... Karneval / Fasching (Carnival)
The Cologne Carnival is the creme-de-la-creme of Carnival celebrated in the Rhenish style. Festivities kick off on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday with the Weiberfastnacht, ending six days later at the stroke of midnight — quite abruptly, I must add. Any place throwing sweet treats and candy to the crowds is Aces in my book. Even better is the flowing beer, and the half-dressed revelers. Oh yeah, bring on the debauchery — then I promise to behave myself during the upcoming 40 days of Lent. http://www.colognecarnival.com/ http://www.mainz.de/WGAPublisher/online/html/default/MKUZ-5VPCY6.EN.0 http://www.duesseldorf-tourismus.de/en/our-top-events/carnival/ International Handel Academy
Sure it might be hard to leave all the Carnival activities behind, but trust me, the Baroque music of Germany's beloved son is well worth it. On second thought, you don't have to give up any Carnival fun. Karlsruhe's festival goes on long after everyone's done partying. http://www1.karlsruhe.de/Kultur/Haendel-Akademie/en/ Kurt Weill Music Festival
Born in 1900, Kurt Weill went on to become not only a composer but activist as well; fleeing the Nazis in 1933. Politics aside, you might know his work. Ever heard Mack the Knife? Sure you have — and plenty of his other work since it's been done by music legends like The Doors and Louis Armstrong to name a few. The festival that bears his name is as great an honor as him being commemorated on a German postage stamp, and festival goers are entertained by not only his music, but an opening ceremony fireworks display. http://www.kurt-weill.de/pages_en/kwf_1_0_0_0.html Ongoing EventsTreasures of Faith
Art and history lovers will appreciate the manuscripts and other medieval treasures on loan from the UNESCO Dom Museum Hildesheim and the Berline Museum of Decorative Arts. Who wouldn't be in awe by silver pieces over a millennia old, or enamel work done in a Gothic design? http://www.berlin.de/international/tickets/detail.en.php?id=350954 Anne Frank Here & Now
More than sixty-five years after Anne's death at the hands of the Nazis this young girl's story still inspires. You'll find a number of exhibits that will take you back to the National Socialism days of Anne's time. http://www.berlin.de/international/tickets/detail.en.php?id=350954
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German Phrase Of The Month |
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With all the Carnival partying going on, you won't want to drive yourself but take advantage of our exemplary public transport system throughout Germany. So here are some German phrases that will help you get to your final destination.
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Trip Tip |
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What's the lucky town this month to be highlighted in the G-ZINE? Why the town of Tauberbischofsheim, located on the Romantic Road, the Tauber Valley Bicycle Path, and the Nibelung-Siegfried Route? Tauberbischofsheim might not be too easy to say, but it sure is easy on the eyes. Just be careful who you mess with... there are all sorts of Fencing champions about. And I don't mean "fencing" as in stolen goods. I'm talking about real Olympic sport fencing. The Olympic Training Center here has something to do with it, I'm sure. ;-) Long before the modern Olympic Games, Tauberbischofsheim was home to St. Lioba, who was related to St. Boniface, BTW. Tauberbischofsheim's Monastic Church is dedicated to her. Another must-see church is St. Nicholas in the village of Impfingen, whose medieval frescoes are quite striking. But, it's the St. Wolfgang Chapel (1472) that holds an annual event, the St. Wolfgang's Ride, on Whit Monday. Just as much as Tauberbischofsheim is historical (with its many half-timbered houses and its 19th century Rathaus), it's a town that loves its markets and festivals. So much, in fact, that it has a twice Weekly Market on Tuesdays and Fridays. You're gonna have to be an early bird though — they start at 7am. It wouldn't be right not to mention the Altstadtfest (Old Town Festival) as it's a great way to see this historical side of town. In october the Martini-Messe is a fun day of amusement rides, beer, singing, and all-around good cheer. At the end of November the Herbstmarkt (Autumn Market) is a whole-lotta fun, and then just a few weeks later is the annual Weihnachtsmarkt. Sweet, a Christmas Market — pass the mulled wine, will ya? https://www.mygermancity.com/tauberbischofsheim
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Good To Know |
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OK, so I just ended my trip about Tauberbischofsheim talking about a Christmas Market, but this is February so it's all about Carnival. I read somewhere on the Internet that Carnival (often going by a bunch of other names like Fastnacht, Fasnet, Fostnat, and Fasching) isn't a religious holiday — but I gotta say they got it wrong somewhere. Sure, the barely-dressed ladies and the out-and-out party revelry doesn't give it that impression, but all this crazy costume wearing fun (a costume ball is just one of the many events of Carnival) is to get it all out of your system before Lent — a religious event if ever there was one. It was a fun way of getting rid of sugar, sweets, and other "no-no" foods that one gives up for these 40 sacrificing days leading up to Easter. Oh, so this is why they're throwing all the candy and other sweets down from the parade floats. One of the biggest events of Carnival is the Weiberfastnacht, or Women's Carnival; held the Thursday before Ash Wednesday in Cologne. Guys, if you see a woman walking towards you with some scissors — keep in mind she just might cut off your, uhhh, tie! (Followed by a reward (sort of): a kiss.) You thought I was gonna say something else, didn't you? I gotta tell ya, this is not typical reserved German behavior, my Friends. But, hey, us Germans gotta let off steam once in a while. ;-) Cologne, BTW, has an awesome Carnival Museum where you can see how the season was celebrated all the way to the Middle Ages. You might hear Carnival called Germany's 5th Season — and it certainly lasts long enough. Officially it starts on November 11th at 11:11am (German: am Elften Elften um elf Uhr elf) with "breaks" for the Advent Season, Christmas, stuff like that. Rose Monday, known as Rosenmontag in German, is often a day of parades and parties. Shrove Tuesday (known as Mardi Gras in some parts of the world; Karnevalsdienstag or Faschingsdienstag in German) is the last day of the Carnival season — and your last chance to eat the sweets, drink 'til you can't stand, and walk a parade route... Whether you're celebrating in the Swabian-Alemannic style (mostly in the south-western and western part of Germany), or with the "Princes" of the Carnival in the Thuringian Region, it all ends in the night to, and on, Ash Wednesday, when everyone goes home to cure the dreaded hangover and some needed R & R. Ahh, rest and sleep is a totally decadent activity to any parent. Please don't tell me I gotta give any more of it already for Lent. ;-)
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Next Month's Preview |
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Short 'n sweet, here's what's up next month in Germany — a preview of next month's issue of the G-ZINE:
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