The 100 Castle Bike Tour
Would you like to do something different for your holidays next year? Why not travel to Germany and hop on a bike to tour 100 castles in the Münsterland region. Read the article about the tour here.
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German Heritage Month
October is officially recognized as “German Heritage Month” in Canada. It’s a time to celebrate the contributions of German-Canadians to our society, embrace the richness of German language and culture, and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to learn about and appreciate German heritage. Enjoy the events during October…
Sheep migration in Switzerland
Did you know more than a thousand sheep are migrating to Alpine pastures in a Swiss tradition every year. Read the full article here.
Authentic experiences in the mountains
Deepening one’s knowledge of the culture, traditions and customs of the holiday destination will add value, enrichment, and emotions to one’s travel experience. In Alta Badia, in the heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site, traditions are still lived every day. Read the full article in Discover Germany, Switzerland…
The winner of Canada’s got Talent is from Saskatchewan
The Indigenous singer Rebecca Strong from Prince Albert won Canada’s got Talent 2024. More information here.
The winner of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest is from Switzerland
Nemo, the first Swiss non-binary artist won the contest with “The Code”. Listen to the song here.
April 30, Walpurgis Night in Germany
Did you know the night of April 30, is called Walpurgisnacht? Read the article from ‘I am Expat’ and find out more. Article
Become a Member of the SGC
Saskatchewan German Council – creating and sharing experiences of German culture in Saskatchewan for everyone. Join or renew the membership today for only $25.00! We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds. Poster.
Easter Traditions of German Speaking Countries
Read about the top 10 Easter Traditions from Germany, Austria and Switzerland in discover Germany. Check out the weird and wonderful traditions here.
What is Shrove Tuesday?
Carnival is nearing its end for this season. Do you know, what the Shrove Tuesday is about. Read the article from Timeanddate here.