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Culture

Aachener Dom
Unique world heritage
Magnificent castles, rusty industrial relics, romantic historic town centres and natural beauty worthy of protection – a journey around Germany’s world heritage sites.
Simulatoren-Fans auf der Messe Gamescom Games from Germany
Simulation games
Work simulators: Phenomenon from Germany
Simulation games for the computer are experiencing a boom: People love to experience everyday working life in different professions.
Szene aus „Trüberbrook“ Games from Germany
Germany in video games
German locations in video games
Germany appears in many video games, be it mediaeval abbeys or Berlin clubs. The attraction of real-life places in games.
Ein Haus am See in der pixeligen Minecraft-Welt Games from Germany
Composer for video games
The sound of pixels
“Minecraft” is one of the most successful video games of all time. The soundtrack comes courtesy of a German who is known in the scene as C418.
Ira Peter: „In Odessa Freunde gefunden.“ Media work
Ukraine
“Impressive courage”
The German author Ira Peter, a former writer-in-residence in Odessa, talks about the Russian attacks on the city and her family ties to Ukraine.
Simon Weisse mit dem Modell des Zugs aus „Asteroid City“ Cinematic art from Germany
North America
Berlin model maker for Hollywood
“Asteroid City” and many other films: why Simon Weisse is a particularly sought-after man in Hollywood – not only for Wes Anderson’s films.
Festivalbesucher beim Wacken Open Air Culture connects
Music
The best music festivals in Germany
Germany is known for its vibrant festival culture and attracts music fans from all over the world every year. We present ten highlights.
Neele Buchholz, erfolgreiche Schauspielerin mit Down-Syndrom Culture connects
Diversity
Inclusive culture, powerful artists
Three examples from film, the visual arts and opera show how culture is made inclusive in Germany.
Pavlo Arie, Theatermacher aus der Ukraine Culture connects
Initiatives for culture in exile
Raising the visibility of art in exile
When artists leave their country, they often lose their stage and their audience. Three initiatives in Germany offer them a platform.
„Aber ich lebe“ erzählt Geschichten vom Leben und Überleben. Culture of remembrance
Israel
The art of remembering
Comics used as teaching materials “Aber ich lebe” (“But I’m alive”) is a graphic novel which preserves the memories of Shoa survivors and offers a new way of approaching history.
Teilnehmende der Besucherreise in Berlin
Cultural heritage
Learning from history
Experts all over the world are working to protect cultural heritage. They were invited to Germany and had the opportunity to network.
DW-Intendant Limbourg bei der Eröffnung des Global Media Forums Europe
Media and press freedom
The Global Media Forum seeks to overcome divisions
Under the motto “Overcoming divisions”, the 16th Global Media Forum organised by Deutsche Welle brings together media professionals from all over the world.

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