Welcome to the Goethe-Institut, the German cultural institute in Ireland!
We are inviting you to a cultural evening from Germany at Culture Night 2021, both, in our building at 37 Merrion Square and online. Viel Spaß!
On-site Events:
Exhibition
The German School
5-10 pm
The Return Gallery and Auditorium
(C) Archive Städelschule, Photo: Walter Krankel
From September 2021 through spring 2022, the Goethe-Institut Irland's Return Gallery will host “The German School”, an exhibition programme of artworks from the film class of the Städelschule, the internationally known art school in Frankfurt am Main.
Initiated by Irish artist and Städelschule Professor, Gerard Byrne, the programme presents diverse new work from 24 students who originate from across five continents. Even in the wake of the past 18 months of isolationism, “The German School” programme reflects an appetite amongst younger artists to connect internationally, affirming a constellation of localities connecting via Dublin, Frankfurt am Main, and elsewhere.
The first of the series of exhibitions will be on view at the Goethe-Institut on Culture Night.
No booking necessary
Silent Disco
Dance the Night Away!
6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm
Starting every hour on the hour
Courtyard
(C) Martha van Straaten, (C) Photo: Drew Latimer, (C) MrHoHo - 2021, (C) Photo: Sophie Garcia
A variety of international DJanes from Germany, Ireland, France and Ivory Coast will be presenting their works which visitors can enjoy on the day by listening to the music on three different channels via headphones. These headphones will be made available during Culture Night by the Goethe-Institut. Each set will last approximately 30 minutes and visitors are more than welcome to stay, listen, dance and embrace the shared experience of the silent disco format with others. The visual sets, artfully put together by the DJanes, can be viewed in the courtyard on large screens and will add to the extraordinary atmosphere on this September evening.
Music and audiovisual art by
- DJane Martha van Straaten, Germany
- DJane Laynee, Ireland
- DJane Flore, France
- DJane Isa Chabela, Ivory Coast
No booking necessary
Depending on COVID-19 restrictions at the time, the event may be held online.
Workshop
Who's in Your Book? Diversity in Children’s Stories
5-6 pm
Library
(C) EL BOUM
You can all look forward to getting to know books like "Julian is a Mermaid" or "Samus ganzer Stolz".
Children’s books shape the world view we grow up with. It is important for children to be able to recognize themselves in stories, illustrations and narratives and, at the same time, to learn about the different realities of life around them. Storyteller Simone Schümmelfeder introduces new children’s books written in German and books from Ireland and discusses them with children. The young audience is invited to share their ideas of diversity in books.
For children aged 5+
Please note that we can allow only one parent to accompany their child due to social distance regulations.
Pre-Registration is essential, register
here.
Online Events:
Film Screening
Emil und die Detektive / Emil and the Detectives
5-10 pm on demand
Online
(C) Lunaris Film- und Fernsehproduktion / Bavaria Film- und Fernsehproduktion
The entire family is welcome to enjoy Franziska Buch’s 2011 film adaptation of Erich Kästner’s classic children’s book “Emil und die Detektive”. Travel with Emil to Berlin for an exciting manhunt, in this enchanting story of childhood, adventure, and friendship.
In German with English subtitles
No booking necessary, but registration required on the Goethe-Institut’s film platform
Goethe on Demand.
Watch film
here
German Quiz Challenge
7pm
Online
(C) Goethe-Institut
Learning German is so much more than just poring over books and rote learning vocabulary. You can also learn and practice the language in a more dynamic way using the German Quiz Challenge App! Teachers and students, join us for an interactive Quiz session over Zoom at 7pm!
All you require is a smartphone or a tablet and you can experience the story of five friends who live in Munich and share a passion for skateboarding!
The students’ development in the game as well as their progress in language learning can be monitored separately by the teacher, who has access to open the game session in the lesson. This app is targeted at secondary school pupils aged 13 to 16, so they can learn the German language in a less formal format. It has been adapted for German lessons and motivates young learners to study the language in a new way.
This introductory session is suitable for teachers interested in the App, as well as students who would like to join the quiz.
Further information
here
German Language Taster Lessons
6-8pm
Online
(C) Getty Images
Would you like to build a solid foundation in the German language, and start communicating your thoughts and opinions? Try a Taster Class with one of our teachers at the European Commission/Languages Connect ‘Try a new language’ event, and start the exciting journey of learning another European language. As the most widely spoken native language in the EU, German is a wonderful tool to communicate with over 130 million worldwide. Join us on Zoom to get a taste of Deutsch!
Part of ‘
Try a new language’ – a European Commission/Languages Connect Culture Night event
Pre-Registration is essential, register
here
The Goethe-Institiut’s Culture Night programme is part of European Culture Trail, an initiative by EUNIC Ireland (European Union National Institutes for Culture) in cooperation with the European Commission Representation in Ireland for Culture Night.
Whether you come out to town this year for Culture Night, or whether you enjoy it from your home, immerse yourself in the diversity of European language and culture on the European Culture Trail, where cultural delights from many countries across Europe await you.
Participants of the European Culture Night Trail 2021:
Alliance Francaise
Austrian Embassy
French Embassy@National Gallery of Ireland
Goethe-Institut
Instituto Cervantes
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
European Commission Representation in Ireland
Presented by the Goethe-Institut Irland for Culture Night 2021
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