Top 10 festivals in Germany.

Being a country endowed with rich culture and rich history, Germany has experienced various important events in its history. Political changes, scientific discoveries, artistic and literary contributions, Germany has been at the forefront changing events all over the world. In this report, I am going to discuss the top 10 events that have affected Germany and the world significantly.

1.     Oktoberfest is the beer festival that takes place in Munich, Germany, which has been declared by the world as the best held beer festival. It is usually held between the end of September and an early weekend, October. It was established in 1810, and one of the main focuses of the festival is beer, as it is a celebration of the Bavarian culture through cold drinks, dancing, music, and food. More than six million persons visit the lot from different parts of the world. The central feature is the huge beer halls where one can taste all sorts of locally produced beers which are served in one liter glasses called Ma-s. Besides the beer, visitors will get an opportunity to enjoy traditional German food, ride on amusement park rides and experience the festive mood of a classic event.

2.     Rock am Ring is a highly popular festival of rock music in Germany that attracts thousands of fans of this form of music to it every year. First staged at the Nurburgring racetrack at Nurburg, it was later staged at the Nurburgring and Nuremberg where it ran along side the Rock im Park. The festival, which has been establishing itself since 1985, boasts a wide range of international and local rock, metal and alternative bands, and it attracts thousands of fans worldwide. Rock am Ring is a festival with its mystery, power, and exhilaration, packed with unforgettable experiences, emotions, and bond between the participants of the festival that enjoy it collectively because they love rock music.

3. Fusion Festival is artistic and very renowned arts and music festival that takes place once a year in Larz, Germany. Since its creation in 1997, it takes place on a former military airfield, and it presents a unique and immersive experience. Fusion is inclusive, green and innovative in that it has a worldwide community of artists, performers and participants representing diverse backgrounds. The music line up is thriving in the eclecticism of the festival that is filled with edgy electronic music, performances, installations, workshops, and talks that give thought. The culture of Fusion is all about inclusivity, self-expression, and collaboration and it forms a short-lived utopian community where festival-goers are not shy to make themselves be seen and heard expressing the spirit of togetherness in the miraculous surroundings.

4.     Nature one is an annual electronic dance music festival that is held in Kastellaun in Germany and has massive dimensions. has become one of the most recognised electronic music events in Europe and since it started in 1995 the event has grown in stature across the continent. The festival is held at the old Pydna missile base and has several stages, high-quality sound, and visual production. Nature One has top DJs and artists all over the world, which provides their audience with a throbbing beat and captivating performances. The festival offers an amazing climate of solidarity, excitement and utter enthusiasm with a committed and enthusiastic audience of electronic music fans and therefore for any dance music fan it is an experience that should at all times be sought.

5.     Wacken Open Air (W:O:A) represents the great music festival of heavy metal that is annually taken place in the little village of Wacken, Germany. Since its foundation in 1990, it became one of the biggest and the most prestigious metal festivals in the world. Wacken has a thunderous array of metal bands, ranging between the old legendary bands, as well as the new upcoming bands over the three days in early August. The devoted fan base of the festival which is often referred to as metalheads come in all ends of the world to enjoy the music which involves head-banging, bonding and the distinct metal culture. Wacken Open Air has an enchanting experience and this is why it becomes pilgrimage by metal fans and it is part of the history of the metal.

6. Fasching or Fastnacht, also called Karneval, is the colourful or joyful festival celebrated at different cities and regions in Germany. It is usually done in the weeks before the period of Lent and includes huge celebrations ending the week before the Ash Wednesday. The festival dates back to pre-Christian times and festive parades, rich costumes, and rave up in the streets are among the core of the festivity. Every city adds its own touch to the Karneval, Cologne, Mainz and Dusseldorf being some of the most popular ones. 

7.     Berlinale is one of the world renowned and most celebrated film festivals held in Berlin. It has been held every year in Berlin, since 1951, most frequently in February. Artists, celluloid stars, and people in the film world as well as those who are film buffs all over the world come faithfully to the Berlinale; it is an event of major importance in the international film calendar. The festival selects a wide range of movies that fall in different categories such as feature films, documentaries, and short films as well as movies of different countries. It is a stage where known and up and coming filmmakers can show their products to the world and, in the process, win some of the most prestigious awards.

8.     Bachfest is a classical music festival dedicated to the preservation of works by one of the greatest composers of the human epoch, Johann Sebastian Bach. It is a festival held in Leipzig, Germany. Bachfest normally happens when a wide patronage of international top musicians, orchestras, choruses and soloists come together to play Bach compositions and other baroque music. Announcing concerts, recitals, lectures and workshops in different historic churches, the festival has a great program, and the brilliance and the appeal of the performances attract visitors to the festival. It helps to realize the significance of the person and his impact on music world in the history and prove that Bach is a brilliant figure who deserves to be noticed on cultural calendar and more.

9.     May 17th is Christopher Street Day (CSD), a pride event that started in Germany and has since been celebrated in other cities across the globe. The festival is christened after Christopher Street in New York City where the historic Stonewall Riots have occurred in 1969, which became one of the landmark events in the gay liberation movement. CSD is an event where individuals of different sexual orientations and gender identities get together to celebrate and promote the rights and acceptance of person of LGBTQ+ orientation. The festival normally has colorful parades, live performances, art exhibits, workshops, and communal gatherings. It can be a stage that will help to increase awareness about LGBTQ+ concerns, encourage equality, and build a sense of belonging and pride among the members of this community. CSD does not only honor the adversity the LGBTQ+ people had to endure but also remembers the victories and steps towards equality and inclusion. It is a celebratory and emancipatory experience, which encourages love, acceptance, and the right to be free with what one is without fear of judgemental critiques and biased attitudes.

10.  Rhine in Flames or in German Rhein in Flammen refers to group of fireworks spectaculars done in various points along the Rhine River in Germany. The festival is held in the summer months and it usually runs between the months of May and September and each of these festivals is hosted by a different town or part of the river. At Rhein Flammen the night sky of the night becomes lit with magnificent firework displays which are accompanied with music and entertainment to give people a magical view along banks of the River Rhine. The festival is organized to celebrate the beauty of the Rhine river and its landscapes and it is now becoming a tradition that has attracted the attention of the locals and foreigners as well.

As Germany keeps on changing it is a key figure in the world and it has affected the politics, culture, and improvements in technologies in the world.d