Travel To Berlin: A Cultural Evolution

It is difficult to think of a modern industrialized city thateclectic celebration is Berlin's renowned Love Parade.
has been through quite as much upheaval and stressInitiated with a mere 150 people in 1989 as a display of
in recent times as Berlin. The German capital has beenlove, tolerance and an homage to electronic music, this
undergoing a massive reunification effort and culturalgargantuan festival of DJs and dancers aboard
explosion since 1989 that has held an awe-inspired andcompetitive floats makes its journey down Berlin's
utterly captivated audience of visitors since then. NoGro�en Stern to finally gather at the Victory
other city offers such an intimate understanding of theColumn where the party ensues into the night.
complexities and atrocities of world war thanA History Not Forgotten
once-divided Berlin.Despite the exemplary movement forward by the
Despite the destruction of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Eastcitizens, including an affinity for nightlife, Berliners make
and West Berlin are still two very distinct regions. Aa special point to capture and embrace their harsh
stroll through Berlin's charming streets is the best way(and ancient) history. The J�disches Museum
to experience the time warp from which many partsis the largest Jewish history museum in Europe.; The
of the city are slowly emerging. Berlin Mitte is themuseum not only covers the victimization of Jews in
central region, offering the most restaurants, shoppingGerman history, but largely celebrates their
and attractions. Everywhere in Berlin, visitors arecontributions to German society, art, science and
surprised by the expanse of green, beautiful spacestechnology. The museum itself, designed by Daniel
and parkland.Libeskind, is a stunning example of modern minimalism.
Society of Expression and CelebrationAlso, be sure to visit the Checkpoint Charlie Museum,
Berlin's Cold War generation has flowered fromwhich documents the historical significance of the
suppressed beginnings into a flourishing world ofCheckpoint Tower that was used to patrol the
creative expression. A cutting-edge culture has�no man's land� of the Berlin Wall
boomed onto the international stage in the form ofbetween the east and west. The museum also offers
festivals and celebrations after 50 years of silence. Asan interesting collection of stories from escapees and
the summer season wanes, Berlin hosts the annual Artthose who helped them across the border. For a more
Forum Berlin in September and October, whichextensive history, visit the Berlin Historical Museum,
showcases trendsetting and fresh contemporary artwhich covers Berlin's modest beginnings as two farm
from all over the world, including Australia, Latintowns straddling a river up to modern day with a
America and the USA. Attendees may also participatespecial exhibit on 20th century portraits.
in seminars and workshops focused on the art ofTraveling the Berlin of today is a journey through time
tomorrow. The Berlin International Film Festivalunparalleled by any other European city. Witness the
(Berlinale), held in February, rivals its Italian and Frenchremarkable hardiness and overflowing spirit of a city
competitors with acclaimed submissions and covetedthat is growing, changing and unifying right before your
awards. The most massively unifying and culturallyvery eyes!