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.
Category Archives: Events
Zafer Senocak reads from Atlas of a Tropical Germany
Born in Ankara, Turkey in 1961, Zafer Şenocak grew up in Istanbul and Munich before moving to Berlin where he resides today. He writes books in German and Turkish as well as essays for German newspapers and radio stations. He … Continue reading
Posted in 2011/05 May, Events
The Singapore Lyric Opera Strauss’ Salome
Richard Strauss’ Salome adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s play has not lost its ability to shock. Set in Biblical times, the emotionally charged opera centred around 3 characters – Jokanaan (John the Baptist), King Herod and Salome, the King’s stepdaughter. In … Continue reading
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A New Perspective on Mars
Don’t miss this fascinating exhibition about the planet Mars designed by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR). The Mars Exhibition shows intriguing high-resolution, large-format 3D images of the red planet, taken by the German High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on board … Continue reading
Posted in 2011/02 February
Schwitters entkorkt – Spritziges vom Dada-Künstler zu Wein und Flammkuchen
Klaus Stadtmüller präsentiert “Schwitters entkorkt – Spritziges vom Dada-Künstler zu Wein und Flammkuchen” Kurt Schwitters, geb. 1878 in Hannover, gest. 1948 in Kendal/England, der es mit seinen Collagen aus vor-gefundenen Materialien, seinen Gemälden, Zeichnungen und Skulpturen zumindest posthum als Neuerer … Continue reading
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max.bab
The German Jazz band max.bab with its four young musicians broke onto the jazz scene with a bang in 1999, winning, amongst others, the first prize of the German “Jugend Jazzt” contest and the International Jazz Competition in Usti Nad … Continue reading
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Singapore Lieder Festival
For the first time in Singapore, a groundbreaking festival dedicated to the German lieder will be presented. Organised by the Sing Song Club and The Arts House, the Lieder Festival will showcase works by the two titans of the German … Continue reading
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Christian Prommer Drumlesson II (Live followed by DJ set)
Munich-based drummer, DJ and producer Christian Prommer is no stranger to high praise. When his Drumlesson Vol. 1 album was released in 2008, critics accorded rave reviews to his instrumental jazz versions of legendary techno and electronic tracks like Kraftwerk’s … Continue reading
Posted in 2011/03 March
B2B Network Event
Join this monthly networking series jointly organized by the German Centre and the Singaporean-German Chamber. Venue: German Centre Lobby Click here for more information.
Posted in 2011/03 March
19th Century Photographs
This exhibition features a rare collection of German photographer GR Lambert’s 19th century photographs, and historical picture postcards in the late 19th to mid 20th century. Photo exhibition @ Singapore Philatelic Museum More >
Posted in 2010/12 December
Ewald Platte Exhibition
Rare display of works by the underrated German famous in the 1920s art scene. Exhibition @ Art Trove
Posted in 2010/12 December
