Ore Mountains – legends of toys
Many of the stereotypical German qualities are born from a certain level of conservatism and a love for the status quo. Yet innovative ideas are just as German, embracing change […]
Colourful worlds of education and fun: German Children’s books
Believing the teachers of my six year old daughter and my own intuition, reading is the most important skill for young children. Schools in England put huge effort in motivating […]
Food, kitsch, gifts and sweet alcohol: Germans love Christmas markets – as do Mancunians
Long before the actual season starts, Christmas markets make their appearance in Manchester’s streets and squares – from November 9th to December 22nd it’s nearly two months in which foodies […]
Magic dwells in each beginning: The start of school is a special moment for German families
Many things can be said about the English education system. Being surrounded by home-educating parents, I hear a lot of criticism. One of them is the early start: It is […]
Art Project: Message from Manchester (English)
A guest post by Wolfgang Schnurr translated into English by Sabrina Wagner From 22nd to 24thSeptember 2017, the Industrial Heritage Days are taking place in Chemnitz for the 8th time […]
Kunstprojekt: Message from Manchester (Deutsch)
Gastbeitrag von Wolfgang Schnurr Bereits zum 8. Mal finden in Chemnitz am 23. – 25. September 2017 die ‚Tage der Industriekultur’ statt. Veranstaltungsort ist das Fabrikgelände der Schönherr Fabriken. Als […]
Music to Mein Ears
There exists a stereotype about the German people which suggests that they are a stoically unromantic race. That the collective desire for perfection and precision overrides any sentimental inklings or […]