Around Germany in Musicby John Clarke At the Barossa Konzert the audience was taken on a musical journey around Germany. The Barossa Konzert, arranged by the Barossa German Language Association for Adelaide German Week (the only event outside of the Adelaide region), featured the Tanunda Liedertafel and the Barossa Trio – Sarah Afshin Pour (piano),… Continue reading Barossa Konzert – Highlights
BAROSSA GERMAN LANGUAGE ASSOC. INC. – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING29 th September 2025PRESIDENT’S REPORT AGM Media update 2025.pdf PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT The BGLA Committee have brought together a variety of different events and programmes, including: EVENTS COMMUNICATION & PUBLICITY FUNRAISING & GRANTS We did not apply for any grants this past year. We acquitted the Equipment… Continue reading AGM Notes 2025
The Barossa German Language Association invites all members to attend its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 29 September 2025. The purpose of the meeting is for the Chair and committee members to update you on the performance of the BGLA and provide an outlook for the year ahead. It is also an opportunity for… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen + AGM 29 September 2025
21 September – Eröffnungsfeier & Kinoabend 22 September – Science, Business & Innovation Day 23 September – Schulausflug 24 September – German Heritage on North Terrace: A Walking Tour 25 September – Kulinarischer Abend 26 September – A Taste of Beerenberg 27 September – Deutsches Weinseminar 28 September: Barossa Konzert – classical music concert in Nuriootpa
A New Tradition Flourishing by John Clarke While the early German settlers in the Barossa Valley brought with them many of the customs of their homeland, they did not continue the age old practice of the Laternenlauf (Lantern Walk). The Lantern Walk was especially popular with children, who carried bright, shining lanterns through the dark… Continue reading Laternenlauf 2025: John’s article
Solving Problems, Clearing Mysteries by John Clarke What do you do when about to enter the German Autobahn you hear a crash, a loud scraping, and your hire car grinds to a halt? At the last meeting of the German speaking group the guest speaker was John Strehlow. An author, playwright and highly successful stage… Continue reading Recap: July Kaffee und Kuchen
We are pleased to bring you the Winter edition of Das Blatt. We thank everyone who provided content for their contribution to making this edition possible. A big thank you to John for most of the articles and photos; Gerlinde for her input, translating and editing; Sarah in Denmark for her publishing skills and Anne for… Continue reading Das Blatt Winter 2025
Leaving the Familiar by John Clarke It is easy to relax into a routine and dwell in the comfort of the home environment, but new experiences need to be embraced, especially by the young. The guest speaker at the recent Kaffee und Kuchen meeting was Chelsey Start. Last year Chelsey had accompanied a group of… Continue reading Recap: June Kaffee und Kuchen
by John Clarke 175 Years of Song in the Valley The first reference to the Tanunda Liedertafel appeared in The South Australian newspaper on 10 January, 1851, indicating the formation of the all male choir took place in the previous year. At the last meeting of the German speaking group Kaffee und Kuchen the guest… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen May 2025
Join us for BGLA Kaffee und Kuchen with guest speaker Chelsea Schilling When: Monday 30th June 2025, 1pm – 3pmWhere: Langmeil Lutheran Church hall, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda Chelsea Schilling Chelsea graduated with German from Faith Lutheran College, Tanunda. She visited friends and travelled in Germany in 2024. Chelsea will tell us about her experiences and travel in Germany.… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen June 2025