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The Berlinale 2012, the Berlin International Film Festival is on the verge of filling the cold Berlin winter with glamour, celebrities, parties and art. The 62nd edition of the prestigious film festival will take place from the 9th to the 19th of February 2012 in the German capital.

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Berlin is the world capital of electronic music. If you like German techno then the Berlin Music Days Festival (BerMuDa) is the perfect excuse for you to go on a little getaway and enjoy some of the best clubs in Berlin.

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If you like pyrotechnics, the smell of gunpowder and colourful lights then on the 2nd and 3rd of September we suggest you head to Berlin for the Pyronale, a magnificent fireworks show that lights up the Berlin sky every autumn.

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At first glance a festival related to water with deserts as the central theme may seem a bit strange. However, if you think about it, where is water more important than where there is none to be found or it is difficult to find?

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When we think of Germany, the first thing that springs to mind is beer, probably because it has one of the biggest beer traditions in Europe. In Germany, they produce a countless number of high quality beers and it is estimated that the people there drink an average 130 litres a year.

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Car fanatics can start to prepare for a getaway to North Germany for the fourth annual Hamburg-Berlin Auto Bild Classic. During the entire weekend of the 26th to the 28th of May, you will be able to enjoy the sound of classic cars in both cities, as well as the gleam of the sun shining on their beautiful bodywork.

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The most dedicated music lovers can’t miss out on the 21st of June, and why? Because, it is World Music Day, whereby 340 cities worldwide, and 60 in Europe, go all out for an entire day in honour of this special date. However, if there is one city where music literally invades every corner, square, street and bar on this date, whether it is inside or out, then it is Berlin.

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Summer is fast approaching and the agenda of many European cities is starting to prepare for what is about to come. Berlin is one of those cities that can boast of an endless number of cultural activities making the most of the warm weather that reigns over the summer months. One of these events comprises the Classic Open Air Festival that will be taking place from the 7th to the 12th of July this year in what is considered the prettiest square in Berlin, Gendarmenmarkt Square.

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One of the most famous festivities in Berlin and one of the most long-awaited events every year is the Carnival of Cultures, an event that gathers together all kinds of cultures and ethnic groups in a festival that celebrates integration and living together in peaceful harmony, as well as the typical features of each different community.

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There’s something for everyone in Berlin whether you’re a food fan or a fashion fanatic, and just because Christmas celebrations will some be coming to an end it doesn’t mean that the fun in the German capital does as well. We say this because in addition to other entertaining events taking place early on in the New Year, Berlin will be hosting the Absolute BREAD & BUTTER brand trade show, a paradise for followers of fashion and crazies of contemporary clothing as this fabulous event is nothing other than an international specialist trade fair for Street and Urban Wear, so if you want to start 2011 with some hip and happening cool new clothing then you know where to go.

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The Berlin International Film Festival which is now approaching its 60th year, and that comprises one of the world’s major cinema festivals will be taking place once again from the 10th to the 20th of February 2011. It is truly a mega event and is not only a film industry meeting but an event that combines art, glamour, parties and business in Berlin. Film fanatics should not miss out on what is considered one of the most important dates on the international film industry’s calendar.

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We are presuming they you have read all our German sweets and treats blogs, taken a good look at the delicious food that the German markets have on offer during the Christmas season, and checked out the best restaurants for typical German dishes. If not, it’s worth a peek. Either way, Berlin has a lot to offer in the way of good food so we hope that you took our advice if you recently visited the German capital and tried all the lovely typical German grub. If not, don’t despair its still Christmas so there’s time left to gorge, and if not all you foodies out there will be relieved to know that shortly following Christmas, Berlin will be hosting a huge food fair so if you miss out on the festive offerings you have another chance to make up for it and feast on some post-festive food. Alternatively, if you did make the most of your visit to Berlin and gorged on the good stuff then Christmas has just been extended for you. Happy days! Yes, we are referring to none other than the fabulous “Internationale Grüne Woche” or International Green Week Food Fair (IGW) in Berlin.