In a few weeks, I'm going to see a 5 hour passion play in the town of Oberammergau in Bavaria. The play only takes place every 10 years in this town from about May-Oct. It involves over 2000 actors, singers, instrumentalists and technicians. You can only be in the play if you are a residents of the village (there...
I love being in another culture and learning about the holidays that are celebrated. On 1st May 2010, people in Germany celebrate Labor Day or May Day. One of the traditions is putting up Maypoles which are tall skinny trees that are decorated with wreaths, ribbons and crafts symbols. 20-30 men have to help put up the poles with long...
