Students Celebrate German Language and Culture at the 13th National German Cultural Festival
The Goethe-Institut in Accra was filled with energy and excitement on November 15, as students from across the Greater Accra, Central, and Ashanti Regions gathered for the 13th edition of the National German Cultural Festival. The event, which celebrates the German language and culture, showcased the talents of students as they performed rap, songs, poetry, and dramatic sketches in German. Some groups even incorporated dance into their presentations.
The festival, aimed at encouraging students to express themselves in German, divided participants into Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced categories. Before the students took the stage, Ilsa Schmidt, the Programmes and Cultural Officer at the German Embassy, spoke to them about the importance of learning the German language. She emphasized the numerous personal and professional opportunities that come with mastering a widely spoken language like German, especially in fields like finance, science, and the arts.
In her speech, Schmidt shared her own experiences of learning languages, highlighting how they foster collaboration, friendship, and mutual respect. She also noted that learning German opens doors to becoming part of a community that values creativity and cultural exchange.
Max Rottger, Director of the Goethe-Institut Ghana, also expressed his delight at seeing so many young people eager to showcase their German language skills. He thanked Mrs. Eva Maria Asante, Head of the Language Department, for her dedication to organizing the festival for the 13th consecutive year, and praised the German teachers in Ghana for making learning fun and engaging.
This year’s festival theme, Time Travel: Germany’s Culture and Language: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, encouraged students to reflect on the evolution of Germany’s culture and language. The performances were judged based on proficiency in expression, coordination, and creativity, with prizes awarded to the top schools in each category.
The University of Education, Winneba Campus, took first place in the Beginners category, while Bezaleel Educational Complex emerged victorious in the Intermediate category. In the Advanced category, Goethe-Institut claimed the top spot. Other schools, including Accra Wesley Girls’ High School, Robert Memorial Complex, and Opoku Ware School, also participated, with all receiving certificates for their involvement.
In addition to the performances, the festival featured activities such as short film screenings, face painting, and board games. The event was capped off by a lively performance from SVMORA, an Accra-based Ghanaian-German artist, who had the audience dancing to his Afrobeats, R&B, and Highlife tunes.
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