Archive for the ‘Germany’ Category

The German Emigration Center Now Also Presents 300 Years of Immigration History

How do emigrants become immigrants? How do they settle in a new home country? And how do the children of immigrants and subsequent generations fare? As of April 22, 2012, the German Emigration Center in Bremerhaven provides answers to these questions. With the opening of its extension focusing on 300 years of immigration history the [...]

May 9, 2012   Posted in: Germany

Wine Festivals: Always a Reason to Celebrate Wine in Germany

In vino veritas… there may be truth in wine, but it is also one of life’s great pleasures! Discover Germany’s wonderful wine festivals the length and breadth of the country and join the party in a picture-perfect wine village, the winding narrow streets of a quaint town, a cosy inn or a rustic wine cellar.

May 7, 2012   Posted in: Germany

Two Wonderful Festivals Make for Great Fun in LutherCountry, Germany

When it comes to classical music, no other region is more attractive than Halle (Saale) during the months of May and June. As the host city of the annual Handel Festival, Halle stages one of the most beloved and recognized music festivals featuring concerts at various locations, such as the city cathedral, the Market Church [...]

April 26, 2012   Posted in: Germany

Avant-garde Art Fair dOCUMENTA Highlights Germany’s Art and Culture Scene

New York, 24 April 2012 – Germany has become a magnet for the young, innovative, inspiring and aspiring artists, architects, designers and creators. International artists, architects, designers and musicians are flocking to Germany to be part of the creativity and cool events. The latest Quality Monitor survey of the German tourism industry shows that 52 [...]

April 24, 2012   Posted in: Germany

Christian Testimonies of Historic Cities in Germany and the Holy-Robe-Pilgrimage in Trier

From the 13th of April 2012 one of the most important treasures of Western culture will be displayed in Trier: The Robe of Jesus Christ. 16 years after the last pilgrimage, another Holy-Robe-Pilgrimage takes place in Germany’s oldest city. When the next opportunity will arise to see the robe of the savior, is uncertain, because [...]

April 12, 2012   Posted in: Germany

LutherCountry: Celebrate the Music in Germany

When Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to a church door in Wittenberg, he changed the direction of Christianity. But, he also influenced Europe’s musical landscape. That is why this year, 2012, LutherCountry is celebrating “Reformation and Music”. As part of the LutherDecade, this musical heritage will be celebrated with concert after concert in some [...]

March 14, 2012   Posted in: Germany

Mulhouse, France, is a City of Printed Textiles, Automobiles and “Schlumpf”

“Schlumpf” – this short word makes some hearts skip a beat! Automobile enthusiasts know where the famous museum of the Schlumpf brothers can be found. To them the car museum in Alsace’s Mulhouse is a premier destination. Here, between the Rhine and the Vosges Mountains, some 400 luxury limousines are presented in a converted former [...]

February 23, 2012   Posted in: Germany

Singing the Praises of the Boys Choir in Leipzig, GermanySinging the Praises of the Boys Choir in Leipzig, Germany

Toronto, February 2012 – Voices with the power to move the world, St. Thomas Choir is the oldest cultural institution in Leipzig with a history dating back 800 years. In 1212, Margrave Dietrich von Meissen established the Augustinian canon seminary of St. Thomas. It included a school, whose purpose it was to prepare youngsters for [...]

February 22, 2012   Posted in: Germany

Berlin Celebrates Some Big Anniversaries in 2012

February 15, 2012 – In 2012 the city of Berlin will be celebrating a score of high-profile anniversaries, offering visitors the unique chance to explore in great detail Frederick the Great, Egyptian queen Nefertiti, Berlin’s turbulent history, as well as the Deutsche Opera.

February 15, 2012   Posted in: Germany

Special Events Coming Up in Germany This Spring Include Art Shows and All That Jazz

The Art Cologne is the most important art fair in Germany. The 46th ART COLOGNE will host 200 leading international galleries showcasing classic modern, post-war and contemporary art. The fair will open its doors to art lovers and collectors from all over the world.

February 14, 2012   Posted in: Germany