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21ST FAIRY TALE DAYS

Annually a literary festival designed all around fairy tales takes place in November. This year the 200years anniversary of the independence of many Latin American countries is ta great occasion to focus on the magical fairy tales of South and Middle America. Between November 4th and 21st many Berliner venues will stage the tales and myths - clearly not only for a young audience.

A continent between early high cultures, colonial period, and modernity. There is of course not only the Latin America of mythology , but also a colorful, diverse and very lively contemporary culture that is often quite hard to grasp for us Europeans. But most important: there will be awesome, fantastical stories, that will not only amaze children. Have fun!

6. BIENNALE JUNE 6 TO AUGUST 8

Ever since the early 20th century, Berlin is one of the most attractive cities in the world for art and artists. The city is always changing, is divers and contradictory. Every two years Berlin presents itself as the forum of contemporary art – the Biennale offers a platform for a dialogue between artists, people interested in art, the city and the public. Here you can experience Berlin as an art metropolis between bohemia and avant-garde.

With more the 100.000 visitors, supported by the German art fund, and with more than 900 publications in the daily press and the art papers the Biennale is a huge happening. This year, the Movie theatre arsenal, the theatre HAU and the Institute of Cotemporary Art Berlin will be, amongst others, the exhibition venues. The whole spectrum between art movie and performance, between music and painting will be presented. Just check the Biennale website and look at their program. You’ll definitely find something interesting!

EAST-SIDE-GALLERY

The East-Side-Gallery is a "must-do" for every Berlin visit. 2 km of original Berlin wall still existing and being painted by international artists all over the world. An impressing experience closed to the Hostel!

Directly at the river spree next to U- and S-train Station "Warschauer Strasse" you may walk along the river and take a look at the famous east-side-gallery. This is the perfect location for a late afternoon or early evening programme. The location is very famous for its beach-bars and spectaculous sunsets in the middle of the city. Take the U1 in front of the hostel and be there in around 10 mins. Have fun!

TANZ IM AUGUST

For two weeks in August Berlin annually becomes the meeting point of the international dance avant-garde during the ‘Tanz im August’ (August 19th to September 4th) - Germany’s most important dance festival. The performances take place (amongst others) in the HAU, a theatre with three houses right next to the Grand Hostel. Watch out everyone: this is great art!
In addition to the actual performances there will be Workshops, lectures, and a large framework program. Besides the HAU, Berlin’s most important stages such as the Radialsystem, the Podevil, the Academy of Art Berlin will take part. Get an inside view on the contemporary developments of this magical parallel world and meet the newcomers and stars of tomorrow. Just one important notice: Get your tickets early!