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.
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2024 European Parliament election
On June 9, EU citizens will elect the European Parliament. You can find more information on the procedures and requirements for German citizens abroad explained in the following two documents from the Consulate General of Germany in Vancouver. Bekanntmachung für Deutsche zur Wahl zum Europäischen Parlament Teilnahme an der Europawahl am 09.…
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…
Immigration Stories
During World War II, 45 million Europeans were displaced, which means that they were residing in a different location by the end of the war in 1945 compared to where they were living when the war started. Numerous families, including the Alksne family from Riga, Latvia, were compelled to relocate…
German New Year’s Tradition
Bleigießen – Lead Pouring, a German New Year’s Tradition. Read the article here.
Saskatoon Morning with Candis Lipski
The winter months are also a time of celebration and light for people all over the world. Over the next few weeks we’re going to be bringing you stories from some of those traditions. Our own Theresa Kliem is of course from Germany, where they celebrate St. Nicholas Day, or…
Immigration Stories
The immigration story of Gregor & Ilona Beck, originating from German families, deeply connected to agricultural-related enterprises, is now online. They relocated to Saskatchewan, bringing knowledge and skills, which made them a perfect match for Saskatchewan. Their journey is now documented online, shedding light on their transition and the contributions…
German bread – world famous and diverse
Dive into the flavourful landscape of German bread, where over 3000 diverse types tantalize taste buds. From rustic Vollkornbrot to artisanal specialities, Germany’s bread heritage is a culinary journey worth savouring. Read the article.
The Oktoberfest Edition – CBC – Blue Sky Radio
On September 29th we took you listeners on a virtual Oktoberfest adventure. We learned some of the history of Oktoberfest from CBC’s Theresa Kliem, we checked in with German Club festivities happening in Regina and Saskatoon and we learned about why some people this province love polka music thanks to…