Berlin is a city with a large international population. Among the 3.4 million inhabitants of the German capital 450.000 do not have the German citizen-ship. Many more have a mixed ethnic background. The four day street festival carnival of cultures presents the cultural richness of Berlin.
The idea was developed in 1995, i.e. at a time when – as a consequence to the political and economic changes since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the unification of the two German states – a lot of social, economic and cultural changes happened. Due to these changes, to the economic decline of Berlin and the different economic levels and social and cultural experiences of people in East and West Berlin, social conflicts became more evident and even increased. This state of change resulted, among other things, in a biased and prejudiced view on immigration, which was reflected in the public discussion.
We were happy that the wheather this past weekend was so amazing again. Loads of people have been on the street, laughing, partying and hang around together. All forms and coulours that you can imagine, all kind of music and dancing. The party lasts until deep night.
See all of our pictures and don’t you ever miss carnival in Berlin!
