Big mountain parade in Annaberg-Buchholz in mild weather
Around 1,100 people in traditional costume with music and a miners' song: the big mining parade in Annaberg-Buchholz marks the festive end to this year's tradition in the Ore Mountains.
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Around 1,100 people in traditional costume with music and a miners' song: the big mining parade in Annaberg-Buchholz marks the festive end to this year's tradition in the Ore Mountains.
Many serious firework accidents have occurred in Saxony in recent years. Meanwhile, Economics Minister Panter is hoping for common sense in dealing with fireworks.
The Christmas season is something like the main season for the Dresden Kreuzchor. But we are already looking ahead to the highlight of the coming year
Original costumes and real props: The traveling exhibition about the famous young magician with the scar will be visiting Dresden in the coming months. Fans can also become active themselves.
Choral music instead of fan chants: every year, the stadium of third-division soccer club Dynamo Dresden becomes a stage for the Kreuzchor choir and other ensembles at the Advent concert.
More than 600 Christmas markets in Europe were put to the vote - and now Dresden's Striezelmarkt has been awarded a seal of excellence. It invites you to stroll around until Christmas Eve.
More than 600 Christmas markets in Europe were put to the vote - and now Dresden's Striezelmarkt has been awarded a seal of excellence. It invites you to stroll around until Christmas Eve.
Christmas in the GDR came with crumpled tinsel and homemade presents under the tree. Some traditions live on to this day.
Christmas in the GDR came with crumpled tinsel and homemade presents under the tree. Some traditions live on to this day.
During excavations in the center of Chemnitz in 2022, archaeologists discovered the remains of a mikvah, a ritual Jewish bath. The find is now the focus of an exhibition. What visitors can expect.
Home game for Hasko Weber - the Dresden-born director of the Staatsschauspiel in the state capital. The house is familiar to him.
From Christmas markets to musicals: many children in Saxony slip into special roles around Christmas. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, the state directorate issues work permits.
What do Caroline Wahl and Angela Merkel have in common? They have both written bestsellers. Their books have been borrowed particularly frequently in Dresden and Leipzig this year.
The diversity of Jewish culture will be celebrated in Saxony in 2026. A very special Hanukkah candlestick has been created especially for this. The first candle is lit at the opening of the theme year.
In 2027, Plauen will once again host the "Day of the Saxons". For the first time, the folk festival will take place in June - embedded in the city's traditional lace festival.
For the 31st time, opera singer José Carreras is collecting donations for his leukemia foundation. International and national stars support the Spaniard at his gala event.
The exotic plants in the Palm House also like to be warm in winter - and therefore cause high heating costs. 1,000 square meters of special fabric should help against this.
The windows of apartment blocks in Dresden-Prohlis are set to sparkle at a Christmas concert. The idea comes from the award-winning "Musaik" project, in which children from many countries form an orchestra.
What do people associate with these practical kitchen gadgets? The smell of food, warmth, perhaps their own grandmother, Christina Koenig suspects. She has numerous examples on display in her gallery.
The change at the top of the Kunstsammlungen Zwickau could mean a breath of fresh air. What stories have not yet been told? The new boss has plans.
Heirs of the Jewish banker and patron Carl Heumann have received back three works from the Chemnitz Art Collections. These are the reasons.
In 2026, the Leipzig Book Prize will go to an author who sheds light on the fault lines of the Western Balkans.
Tradition meets GDR cult object: How Simson indicators are delighting customers online as Christmas baubles - and why supplies remain scarce.
The poor charcoal burner Peter, the little glass man and the demonic Dutchman Michel: what makes the first Defa color film so special even after so many years.
St. Nicholas comes from lofty heights: Rescuers working at heights amazed sick children on St. Nicholas Day. Cuddly toys and gingerbread were brought to them on a special mission.
The Leipzig School Museum looks back on 25 years - and presents an exhibition focusing on schools and architecture to mark the anniversary.
Anyone active in Saxony's music scene can now apply for the "Popular Music Saxony 2026" competition. A total of 60,000 euros in funding is up for grabs.
The Kastelruther Spatzen have a big heart for folk music. Now, of all things, a heart operation has put the brakes on singer Norbert Rier. His son Alexander is standing in for him on the Christmas tour.
The international Harry Potter traveling exhibition is making a stop in Germany for the second time. From December 19, fans can be enchanted this time in Dresden.