Dresden celebrates several festivals throughout the year. The Elbhangfest, a kind of an art festival, is one of the most famous ones in the city. It takes place every year on the last week end in June between the suburbs Loschwitz and Pillnitz. This year already for the 21st time.
Over 200 events as concerts, lectures, markets and a big parade are offered to the guests along the picturesque slopes of the Elbe river. This year’s theme is ‘Odole mio’ referring to Mr. Karl August Lingner who lived in Dresden at the beginning of the 20th century. He became well known for the invention of the German mouth wash ‘Odol’ and the foundation of the Museum of Hygiene. (Anke)
June, 2011
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21st Elbhangfest festival (June 24-26, 2011)
Thursday, June 23rd, 201133rd German Protestant Kirchentag
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011![Kirchentag in [lang_de]33. Deutscher Evangelischer Kirchentag[/lang_de][lang_en] 33rd German Protestant Kirchentag[/lang_en]](http://www.dresdenwalks.com/wp-content/gallery/dresdenwalks-illu/kirchentag.jpg)
The 33rd German Protestant Kirchentag (Church Congress), from June 1st – June 5th , is one of the highlights in Dresden this year.
The Kirchentage take place every 2nd year in a city in Germany and is a big meeting for mostly national but also international Christians. But everyone is invited – not just Protestant Christians.This year’s theme is ‘…there your heart will be also’ (Matthew 6:21).
About 2,200 events are offered within those 5 days with a broad cultural program, as bible studies, lectures, concerts and discussion.
Most of them take place in the Old and New Town, the stadium, the university and the churches of course.
The first highlights are the opening service and the Evening of Encounters on Wednesday. More than 200,000 visitors are expected! The day will conclude with a sea of lights from 150,000 candles on both sides of the River Elbe.
We wish all guests a joyful festival in Dresden!
Dresden Walks offers daily English walking tours during those Kirchentage. Starting point is the Schlossplatz at 11 a.m. as usual.
(Anke)
