Culture
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An ancient ball game in Mesoamerica
Football is regarded as the world’s most popular sport and is played by hundreds of millions of people across every…
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The main similarities between Syrian and German heritage protection law, Part 2
The main similarities between the Syrian Heritage Protection Act and the Heritage Protection Act of the State of Baden-Württemberg can…
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A Comparison of Syrian and Baden-Württemberg Heritage Protection Legislation – Similarities and Differences, Part 1
Heritage protection laws in various countries around the world aim to protect tangible cultural heritage, safeguard it from destruction and…
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Language Lab at the Hölderlin Tower: Interactive Poetry
At the Hölderlin Tower in Tübingen, literature becomes interactive. In one of the museum’s most interesting areas, the Language Lab,…
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City museum seeks stories of flight and migration
Photos of the great journey, letters and documents showing the stages of flight or emigration: the Tübingen City Museum is…
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Intercultural Week in the district of Tübingen
This year, Intercultural Week in the district of Tübingen will take place from September 20 to October 5. The diverse…
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TüFolk: People from Around the World Making Music Together in Tübingen
by Nasir Serrikashkawij“Patara bichi damekraga” is the first line of a Georgian folk song. It means: “A little boy got…
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The Feast of Sacrifice means sharing with others
The Festival of the Sacrifice or “Eid al-Adha” is one of the most important festivals for Muslims. The festival has…
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National Museum of Aleppo: Shocking reunion after twelve years
By Bernhard KirschnerYoussef Kanjou had not imagined the state of the National Museum of Aleppo to be quite so bad.…
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The 13th of Farvardin: a traditional joke in Iran
On April 1, it is customary in many countries around the world to celebrate “April Fools’ Day” with funny jokes…
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With the nose, the hand or by bowing: greetings around the world
By Oula MahfouzGreetings are an expression of culture and can provide insights into the treatment of the body and respect…
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Ramadan Begins: What Does Fasting Mean in Islam?
By Oula Mahfouz Ramadan begins this year tomorrow, Friday, April 24, and lasts until May 23. Some Muslim countries and…
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No sports, no culture: significantly restricted contacts
Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Prime Ministers of the Federal States tightened the corona rules again on Wednesday, 28th October.…