Did you know that …
* About 7.500 Germans live in Singapore.
* Over 1.200 German businesses are based in Singapore.
* Germany is Singapore's largest trading partner in Europe.
* German visitors are second only to the British among European tourists in Singapore.
* With over 1,200 students the German European School Singapore is the largest German school in Southeast Asia.
* Over 150 years old, the German Club is the oldest foreign club in Singapore.
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Discover “All Things German” in Singapore
Welcome to the “Discover Germany” portal, the official gateway to discovering “all things German” in this city state. Here you can find event listings, commented link lists, and Germany-related web offers.
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Wunderkinder – German contribution to the 22nd European Union Film Festival
Winner at film festivals in Copenhagen, Jerusalem, Italy, Atlanta and San Diego in 2011, Marcus Rosenmüller´s WUNDERKINDER tells the story of three child prodigies whose friendship overcomes barriers of religion and nationality. Despite the horrors and absurdities of war, the … Continue reading
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Klazz Brothers: Classic Meets Cuba
The Klazz Brothers have created a new musical sensation—by combining their jazzed-up classics with infectious rhythms of Cuba. In Classics Meet Cuba, the celebrated masters of classical improvisation from Germany join forces with Cuba’s finest percussionists. Their concerts and recordings … Continue reading
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German Film Festival 2011
Again, on the 15th anniversary of the German Film Festival in Singapore (GFF), you can expect an exclusive selection of the best recent German cinematic (co)productions and much more. The films are screened in The Cathay Cineplex and Cineleisure Orchard … Continue reading
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German play “Before Sunrise (“Vor Sonnenaufgang”)
NAFA Department of Theatre is performing Gerhart Hauptmann’s play “Before Sunrise” (“Vor Sonnenaufgang”). It was Gerhart Hauptmann’s first play and produced in 1889 at the German Free Theater. The playwright was acknowledged as the beginning of an important new literary … Continue reading
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Volkswagen 2011 Women’s World Cup in Singapore
The Singapore Table Tennis Association, with the support from Singapore Sports Council, has brought the prestigious Volkswagen 2011 Women’s World Cup to Singapore! This year’s edition presents a field of world class players from Singapore, Japan, Korea, China and the … Continue reading
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International A Cappella Festival 2011: Muttis Kinder (Germany)
The International A Cappella Festival 2011 will again present first class vocal music from around the world! Already in its 4th year, Singapore’s International A Cappella Festival has established itself as a month-long vocal extravaganza featuring top A Cappella groups … Continue reading
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Rabbit a Berlin. A film by Bartek Konopka & Piotr Rosolowski
Poland/Germany 2009 Language: German with English subtitles, 39 min Nominated for an Oscar for ‘Best Documentary, Short Subjects’ in 2010, this joint German-Polish production relives the story of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War as told from the eyes … Continue reading
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GESS presents: Lecture by German writer Charlotte Kerner
In September 2011 German writer Charlotte Kerner’s new book ‘Jane reloaded’ (Beltz & Gelberg, Weinheim) was published. Just like her Bestseller ‘Blueprint’, ‘Jane reloaded‘ is a science fiction novel with a very special mix of facts and fiction. Themes of … Continue reading
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German Language Clubs
Die Deutsche Sphäre (NUS) Die Deutsche Sphäre is the official NUS Students’ Language Society. It promotes and encourages lasting interest, knowledge and appreciation of the German language and culture through social activities, cultural events, excursions and other activities. Der Treffpunkt … Continue reading
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