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Fliegerlied (So ein schöner Tag) If you’ve been to an Oktoberfest, then you’ll recognize this famous Oktoberfest song! Learn the words below and get ready to party! Fliegerlied (German words – English below) Ich lieg gern im Gras Und schau zum Himmel rauf Schauen die ganzen Wolken Nicht lustig aus? Und fliegt en Flieger vorbei […]
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What in the world is Schuhplattler? It is a traditional style of folk dancing that became popular in the regions of southern Germany and Austria. It is considered a courtship dance that copies the wooing behavior of the Auerhahn (a very flirtatious bird). Couples march out in a circle on the dance floor and as
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Nacht in Wien (Night in Vienna) Ball held at the German American Society of Central Florida every year in March. Here is the history. Austria’s ball season is sometimes called the “fifth season.” In a country that knows how to enjoy life with all senses, this ball season takes on a magical character. Nowhere else
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People who like to dress up in fancy dresses or costumes can do it through February 28 of each year, as Germany celebrates its “fifth season” or “crazy season.” Different areas in Germany have different names for this season of disguise, being crazy and wild and having fun. In the Pfalz region it’s called “Fassenacht”
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Join in the craziness of Mardi Gras German Style at Narrensitzung – held in January each year. This event, called Narrensitzung or session of fools and jesters, will feature an evening of fun, humor, merry making, sing-alongs and music and dance. Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands
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What is a Lumpenball? In German, Lumpen is translated as “rags” or “Ragamuffin”…. and a Ball is, well, a Ball, with dancing. A Lumpenball, in translation, is a Ragamuffin Ball or a Hobo Ball. The idea is to attend these balls AFTER Fasching, since you spent all of your money on costumes, drinking and partying,
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A trachtenfest is a festival where traditional German costumes are worn, such as dirndl for women and lederhosen for men. A dirndl is a feminine dress originating in German speaking areas of the Alps. It is traditionally worn by women and girls in Bavaria (which is Southeastern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Alpine regions of
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An evening of traditional German food, song and dance! Held every February at the German American Society of Central Florida. Join us for our annual Heimatabend featuring dance music for everyone from German polkas and waltzes to Latin and pop. Wear your Tracht to this fun-filled evening with lots of dancing, good music, good refreshment,
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Schlagerabend is a German party featuring music, dancing and German food. Schlager means hit music. Abend means evening. Join us for an evening of International Schlager Hit music performed by renowned singer, Eva Adams. Her musical repertoire covers five decades of hits, including English, German, Spanish, Czech and Slovak songs. Sing along to your favorite
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