A Year to Remember at Barossa German Language Association (BGLA) This past year has been a busy and fulfilling one for the Barossa German community. We welcomed wonderful speakers at our Kaffee und Kuchen afternoons, sharing stories of our connections between Germany and Australia. A big thank you to all speakers who presented at Kaffee und Kuchen… Continue reading Dankeschön! We thank you for supporting us in 2024
Christmas the German Way by John Clarke Germans know how to celebrate Christmas. Queen Victoria’s German born husband Prince Albert introduced the Christmas tree into England. There are so many Christmas carols and songs that originated in Germany. And for tourists in Europe in late autumn and winter the German Christmas markets are an irresistible… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen November 2024
Join Us for Our End-of-Year Kaffee und Kuchen! Celebrate the close of the year with us at our final Kaffee und Kuchen gathering on Monday, 25th November! The festivities begin with a light lunch at 12:00 pm noon, followed by Kaffee und Kuchen and some joyful Christmas carols. We’re excited to welcome our guest Ute Schwarz with her accordion—it’s sure to… Continue reading Last Kaffee und Kuchen of the year: Christmas themed with a lunch
Playgroup Affiliates with Children’s University by John Clarke Spielgruppe (Playgroup) and Kinder Klub (Children’s Club), conducted by the Barossa German Language Association, have extended their range of activities through affiliation with the Children’s University. Begun in Great Britain, the Children’s University concept has spread through many parts of the world. Its aim is to encourage… Continue reading What is the Children’s University?
The Swiss Connectionby John Clarke What do Australians know about Switzerland? Fine chocolates are made there. There are mountains and snow. They speak three languages – French, German and Italian – and they avoid international conflicts. Their hero is a crossbowman who once shot an apple off his son’s head. At the last meeting of… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen October 2024
Join us for the Barossa German Language Association’s AGM and Guest Speaker Event When: Monday 28th October 2024, 1 – 3pmWhere: Langmeil Lutheran Church hall, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda We will begin with a brief AGM (Annual General Meeting) for the Barossa German Language Association, followed by a special presentation from our guest speaker, Patrick… Continue reading AGM BGLA Kaffee und Kuchen October 2024
The context for a Barossa Culture Precinct and Study Centre The Barossa is famed for food and wine. Its German and indigenous heritage is less well known. But German heritage although invisible in advertising the Barossa is evident in viticulture, in architecture of churches, in cemeteries and in museums, and in names of people, places,… Continue reading Barossa Culture Precinct
The Lot of the Family Historian by John Clarke The family historian’s lot is to conduct research, gather information and put it in order. The lot of the family historian’s family, if the family historian dies before putting the information acquired in order (which is quite often the case), is to decide what to do… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen September 2024
by John Clarke Making Musical Connections Music has always brought people together, whether to sing, play an instrument in a group, or simply to listen. The Kegelstatt Ensemble’s “Barossa Deutsch” Konzert brought people from Adelaide and all parts of the Barossa Valley to the Langmeil Lutheran Church, Tanunda to experience an extraordinary programme that brought… Continue reading Recap: Barossa Deutsch Konzert
We are pleased to bring you the September edition of Das Blatt. It is a lot longer than usual, but the information is so interesting. We thank everyone who provided content for their contribution to making this edition possible. Big thank you to John for writing the K u K articles and most of the photos, Gerlinde… Continue reading Das Blatt Spring 2024
