- language
- religion(s)
- ethnic groups that live in the city
RELIGIONS :
The religions in Berlin include 25% Protestant and 10% of the population are made up of Roman Catholics however, there are mostly Lutherans.
FOODS :
Some of their cultural foods include the Currywurst which is a hot boiled and sliced sausage with ketchup and a large amount of curry powder that is usually served with chips. The Bratkartoffeln consists of potatoes fried with bacon and onion and is eaten with Boulette, a combination of a meatball and a hamburger. The greasy Schmalzstulle is a classic Berliner bread spread.
Brandenbug Gate.
Carnival of Cultures
Berlin's Carnival of Cultures celebrates the city's ethnic diversity every May, as Germany's capital is home to more than 400,000 immigrants from 180 countries. A relatively new festival that has grown remarkably since it was first held in 1996, the carnival is now one of Germany's most-visited events. (Almost two million people attended the carnival in 2004.) Featuring an elaborate parade and street festival, the carnival also spotlights new trends and styles in Germany's youth and minority cultures. The Carnival of Cultures provides members of Berlin's ethnic communities with a unique opportunity to raise public awareness of their cultural heritage.
Cultural Elements
- language
- religion(s)
- ethnic groups that live in the city
RELIGIONS :
The religions in Berlin include 25% Protestant and 10% of the population are made up of Roman Catholics however, there are mostly Lutherans.FOODS :
Some of their cultural foods include the Currywurst which is a hot boiled and sliced sausage with ketchup and a large amount of curry powder that is usually served with chips. The Bratkartoffeln consists of potatoes fried with bacon and onion and is eaten with Boulette, a combination of a meatball and a hamburger. The greasy Schmalzstulle is a classic Berliner bread spread.Berlin's Carnival of Cultures celebrates the city's ethnic diversity every May, as Germany's capital is home to more than 400,000 immigrants from 180 countries. A relatively new festival that has grown remarkably since it was first held in 1996, the carnival is now one of Germany's most-visited events. (Almost two million people attended the carnival in 2004.) Featuring an elaborate parade and street festival, the carnival also spotlights new trends and styles in Germany's youth and minority cultures. The Carnival of Cultures provides members of Berlin's ethnic communities with a unique opportunity to raise public awareness of their cultural heritage.