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.
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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.
200 years of Beueler Weiberfastnacht
“Weiberfastnacht,” also known as Women’s Carnival Day, is celebrated as an unofficial holiday in cities along the Rhine such as Mainz, Cologne, and Dusseldorf. On this day, women are ceremonially presented with the key to the city by the Lord Mayor, granting them free reign to revel and celebrate throughout…
Fasching in Germany
Did you know Fasching, Carneval or Fasnacht is already celebrated in German speaking countries? Read ‘Fasching in Germany in 2024’ here or ‘Fasching and Karneval’ which goes a little deeper into the history and traditions from The German Ways and More here.
