Culture and recreation Düsseldorf

1 culture , recreation

1.1 beer
1.2 music , nightlife
1.3 fashion
1.4 carnival
1.5 cartwheeler of düsseldorf

1.5.1 legends of origin , history

1.5.1.1 cartwheelers in cityscape




1.6 christmas market
1.7 cuisine
1.8 literature
1.9 rivalry cologne
1.10 theatres
1.11 museums, arts , history institutes, , other attractions
1.12 parks , gardens

culture , recreation

elector jan wellem , wife anna maria luisa de medici of tuscany, patrons of düsseldorf s first significant cultural activities in 17th , 18th centuries. heinrich heine, 200th birthday celebrated in 1997 , had proposed memorial in city dedicated him; clara , robert schumann; , felix mendelssohn, prominent artists related city, home distinguished academy of fine arts.

the düsseldorf cultural scene comprises traditional , avant-garde, classical , glamorous. world-famous state art collection of north rhine-westphalia, highly acclaimed deutsche oper rhein (opera), , düsseldorfer schauspielhaus (theatre), artistic home of gustaf gründgens, major elements of düsseldorf s reputation centre of fine arts.

beer

düsseldorf known altbier, hoppy beer translates old [style] beer, reference pre-lager brewing method of using warm top-fermenting yeast british pale ales. on time alt yeast adjusted lower temperatures, , alt brewers store or lager beer after fermentation, leading cleaner, crisper beer. name altbier first appeared in 19th century differentiate beers of düsseldorf new pale lager gaining hold on germany.

brewers in düsseldorf used pale malts used modern pale lagers, retained old ( alt ) method of using warm fermenting yeasts. first brewery use name alt schumacher opened in 1838. founder, mathias schumacher, allowed beer mature in cool conditions in wooden casks longer normal, , laid foundation modern alt – amber coloured , lagered. result pale beer has of lean dryness of lager fruity notes well.

there 5 pub-breweries in düsseldorf brew altbier on premises: füchschen, schumacher, schlüssel, uerige , brauerei kürzer. 4 of 5 in historic centre of düsseldorf (altstadt); other (schumacher), between altstadt , düsseldorf central railway station (hauptbahnhof), maintains establishment in altstadt, im goldenen kessel, across street schlüssel.

each (except brauerei kürzer) produces special, secret, seasonal sticke version in small quantities, though names vary: schlüssel spells stike , without c , while schumacher calls special beer latzenbier , meaning slat beer , possibly because kegs poured had been stored on raised shelves. füchschen s seasonal weihnachtsbier (christmas beer), available in bottles starting mid-november, , served in brewpub on christmas eve.

music , nightlife

sensation white new year s eve party, esprit arena

since 1950s kom(m)ödchen has been 1 of prominent political cabarets of germany. city s famous contribution culture of modern popular music beyond doubt avant-garde electronic music band kraftwerk. formed few düsseldorf-born musicians, kraftwerk internationally known significant band in history of post-war german music , pioneers in electronic music.

internationally known power metal band warlock formed in düsseldorf in 1982. frontwoman, doro pesch, has had successful solo career in europe , asia since warlock ended. punk band die toten hosen, famous around world, popular singers in germany westernhagen , heino come düsseldorf. electronic act d.a.f. formed in city in 1978, electronic/industrial pioneers die krupps in 1980. experimental post-punk group la düsseldorf named after city, paid legal case in 1980s. famous formation fehlfarben. founded in late 1970s peter hein, frank fenstermacher, kurt dahlke , michael kemner.

düsseldorf appears several songs, including düsseldorf british indie band teleman , wärst du doch in düsseldorf geblieben danish singer dorthe kollo.

fashion

düsseldorf, germany fashion capital of germany major cultural center art , fashion scenes. fashionable clothes trend took root in city before 1949. 1949 date of first fashion show staged in düsseldorf. fashion trends have occurred access more elegant clothing general public has been part of culture century. 2 times year event called the, “voices of fashion,” occurs , attracts many people visit düsseldorf find latest fashion items. there famous designers have made name in düsseldorf well. designers sabine schumacher, peter o. mahler, , renate harvan design in düsseldorf. keep creativity , passion fashion alive in düsseldorf everyday there schools dedicated fashion design in düsseldorf well. akademie mode , design institution, design department academy, , mode design college 3 prominent fashion schools residing in düsseldorf.

carnival


carnival in düsseldorf

one of biggest cultural events in düsseldorf karneval (also referred fifth season ) starts every year on 11 november @ 11:11 a.m., , reaches climax on rosenmontag (rose monday), featuring huge parade through streets of düsseldorf. karneval ends on aschermittwoch (ash wednesday).

cartwheeler of düsseldorf

the düsseldorfer radschläger (boy cartwheels) said city s oldest tradition. symbol of cartwheeler can found on many souvenirs , various things in düsseldorf have cartwheelers thank names. tradition honoured in 1954 erection of fountain, called cartwheeler s fountain, on burgplatz in düsseldorf.

legends of origin , history

the tradition cannot linked 1 specific historical event, instead, there several stories surrounding beginnings of düsseldorf cartwheelers. known version battle of worringen. in battle of 1288 count adolf devastatingly defeated archbishop of cologne. consequence of victory, düsseldorf obtained town privileges. inhabitants, children ran joyfully on streets , performed cartwheels.

another story talks wedding procession during 1 of wheels of wedding carriage broke. in order fend off threat of bad luck, boy supposedly jumped carriage, took hold of wheel , became living part of wheel. whether story marriage of jan wellem , anna maria luisa de medici or wedding of margravine jakobea of baden , johann wilhelm debatable.

another story gives account of wedding between margrave jacobe von baden , johann wilhelm, in 1585. according legend felt miserable marriage, cartwheelers displayed skills next carriage able make smile. numerous travelers attracted city great exhibitions - forerunner of today’s fairs - between end of 19th century , beginning of 20th century. during time children did cart wheeling found out profitable source of income. bourgeoisie accepted in humour symbolic act of local patriotism. in beginning lads shouted för eene penning schlage ich das rad“ (cartwheel penny). jan wellem monument returned düsseldorf @ end of second world war. procession accompanied torches, fanfares , cartwheeling boys.

cartwheelers in cityscape

cartwheelers can found several fountains within city. famous cartwheeler’s fountain in burgplatz inscription of quote hans müller-schlösser: radschläger wolle mer blieve, wie jeck et de minschen och drieve“ (we remain cartwheelers, crazy drives people.) fountain designed alfred zschorsch in 1954 , donated heimatverein düsseldorfer jonges, club devoted maintenance of local , regional traditions. there other cartwheelers decorate storm drains , door knocker on church of lambertus, designed friedrich becker. created cartwheeler in front of schadow arcades.

this tradition has been kept alive alde düsseldorfer bürgergesellschaft von 1920 e. v., society founded in 1920, organized first cartwheeler competition on 17 october 1937. since 1971 event has been held annually in cooperation stadtsparkasse (a local bank), formerly took place in königsallee. since 2006 has taken place on rheinwerft, near old part of town. fixed date in city’s calendar of events. 500 boys regularly participate in event , since 1971 girls have taken part. in 2001 art project radschläger-kunst (cartwheeler art) called life, in on 100 cartwheeler sculptures have been designed various artists. door knocker on church of lambertus functioned model sculptures 2 metres (6 feet 7 inches) high, 2 metres (6 feet 7 inches) wide , 30 cm (12 in) deep. positioned around city centre. of sculptures have been auctioned off companies , private owners.

christmas market

every christmas, city of düsseldorf uses city centre host 1 of largest christmas gatherings in germany. christmas festival occurs every year 17 november until 23 december. christmas fest brings düsseldorf large portion of tourism every year many people nearby areas come city drink mulled wine , hot chocolate , watch craftsman blow glass , create art. event contains many small wooden buildings clustered in middle of city citizens enjoy. event, many visitors, has old european feel, lively.

cuisine

himmel un Äd heaven , earth

traditional meals in region rheinischer sauerbraten (a beef roast , horse marinated few days in vinegar , spices served gravy , raisins) , heaven , earth (himmel und Äd; black pudding stewed apples mixed mashed potatoes). in winter people eat muscheln rheinischer art (rhenish-style mussels) reibekuchen (fried potato pancake served apple sauce). special meal: düsseldorfer senfrostbraten (steaks roasted düsseldorf mustard on top).

düsseldorf known strong dijon-like mustard served in traditional pot called mostertpöttche , eternalised in still life vincent van gogh in 1884.

the rhine metropolis 1 of diverse areas in terms of culinary diversity. düsseldorf, third largest japanese community in europe, not provides wide range of culinary cuisine has solid foundation of authentic asian food in city. düsseldorf’s exceptional culinary cuisine has been recognized , visited worldwide leading travel guide of lonely planet. along broad range of diverse cultural cuisine, düsseldorf home various michelin starred restaurants world renowned.

alve hahn - dish made half double rye roll, of specialties of düsseldorf, buttered, thick slice of aged gouda cheese, onions, mustard, ground paprika , sour pickles.

himmel un aad - dish of mashed potatoes , apples along slices of blutwurst. caramelized onions served meal.

reibekuchen famous dish düsseldorf; dish drizzled rübensyrup (beet syrup) , served on pumpernickel slices along applesauce

literature

the förderpreis für literatur der landeshauptstadt düsseldorf german literary award donated city of düsseldorf in northrhine-westphalia. prize literature in support of city of düsseldorf awarded since 1972 council of city due decisions of courts.

the förderpreis für literatur der landeshauptstadt düsseldorf given once year artists , groups, areas of poetry, writing, review , translation.

rivalry cologne

düsseldorf , cologne have fierce regional rivalry . rivalry includes carnival parades, football, ice hockey , beer. people in cologne prefer kölsch while people in düsseldorf prefer alt. waiters , patrons scorn , make mockery of people order alt beer in cologne , kölsch in düsseldorf. rivalry has been described love-hate relationship .

theatres

düsseldorf schauspielhaus



düsseldorf tonhalle



apollo (varieté, circus; shows not require knowledge of german language)
capitol (musicals)
deutsche oper rhein (opera; ballet)
düsseldorfer schauspielhaus; theatre started theatrical performances in 1585
düsseldorfer marionetten-theater
esprit arena (venue of eurovision song contest 2011)
fft – forum freies theater (intimate theatre)
junges theater in der altstadt
klangraum (20th-century classical music)
kom(m)ödchen (political cabaret)
komödie düsseldorf
palais wittgenstein
puppentheater der helmholtzstraße (puppetry)
robert-schumann-saal
savoy-theater
seniorentheater in der altstadt
tanzhaus nrw (theatre dance)
tonhalle düsseldorf (concert hall classical music, jazz, pop, cabaret)
theater der kö
theater der luegallee
theateratelier takelgarn
theater flin
theater glorreich

museums, arts , history institutes, , other attractions

kunstsammlung nordrhein-westfalen – k20 (grabbeplatz)



kunstsammlung nordrhein-westfalen – k21 (ständehaus)



düsseldorf aquazoo



rheinturm



building of folk high school (volkshochschule) , central library (zentalbibliothek der stadtbibliothek) of düsseldorf



akademie-galerie (exhibition space of art academy düsseldorf)
andreaskirche
aquazoo-löbbecke-museum (aquarium , zoological museum)
tvtower
brause – vereinsheim des metzgerei schnitzel kunstvereins e.v.
film museum
filmstiftung nrw (nrw film foundation)
forum nrw
goethe-museum
heinrich-heine-institut
heinrich heine birth-house
hetjens museum (german museum of ceramics)
imai – inter media art institute
institut français düsseldorf
institut für kunstdokumentation und szenografie (institute art documentation , scenography)
julia stoschek collection (video art)
kai 10|raum für kunst
kulturbahnhof eller
kunstarchiv kaiserswerth (works of bernd , hilla becher/kahmen collection)
kunst im tunnel (kit)
kunstsammlung nordrhein-westfalen (art collection northrhine-westphalia) – k20 (grabbeplatz) , k21 (ständehaus)
kunsthalle düsseldorf
kunstverein für die rheinlande und westfalen (society promotion of fine arts)
museum kunst palast
mahn- und gedenkstätte für die opfer des nationalsozialmus (memorial museum victims of nationalsocialism)
onomato
polnisches institut düsseldorf
puppentheater der helmholtzstraße
rathaus
reinraum e.v. – verein zur förderung von kunst und kultur
rheinturm (rhine tower; highest building , landmark of düsseldorf)
st. lambertuskirche
schiffahrt museum
schloss jägerhof
schlossturm
schloss und park benrath (palace , park of benrath)
stadtbibliothek
stadtmuseum (city history museum)
statue of jan wellem
theatermuseum, düsseldorf
triton museum
volkshochschule
zakk – cultural centre concerts, readings, debates , party

parks , gardens

botanischer garten düsseldorf, modern botanical garden
hofgarten
the nordpark, aquazoo
the südfriedhof (the south cemetery)
volksgarten adjacent südpark




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