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.
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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.
Art & Culture Events in the Salzkammergut
In the Salzkammergut you can experience a lot of art and culture. The spectrum ranges from classical music, poetry, jazz, Austropop, theatre and customs to cabaret and operetta. Check out the 2024 events in English here. Or watch the news clip from the Heute Journal in German here.
Snow Polo World Cup in St. Moritz
Snow polo is a somewhat different and rare winter sport. Read the article about the snow polo world cup in St. Moritz here.
German New Year’s Tradition
Bleigießen – Lead Pouring, a German New Year’s Tradition. Read the article from The German Way & More here.
