Lancing College Hosts Vibrant Deutsches Fest Celebration

Deutschland in Lancing? Ja, bitte!

On Tuesday 25 March, the Megarry Room was transformed into a vibrant celebration of German culture. The room was adorned with the striking colours of the German flag and various German artifacts, creating an authentic and festive atmosphere.

Around 50 German students across all year groups got into the spirit of it by dressing in the colours of the German flag, as did Herr Drozdov, who was head to toe in red, black and yellow. Frau Stockel and Frau Macke-Wilson, dressed in traditional German ’Dirndl’ dresses, brought an extra touch of festivity.

The culinary offerings featured a delectable selection of traditional German foods. Students tucked into a variety of sausages, tangy Sauerkraut, Schnitzel and for dessert,  Apfelstrudel and the leckere Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. The food was a great way to experience German culture through its cuisine, and nobody went home hungry!

Adding to the fun, a German quiz tested the students’ general knowledge, sparking friendly competition and learning. There was singing and dancing, with everyone joining in the lively polonaise, a traditional dance (just like the ‘conga’) that brought smiles and laughter all around. To round off the evening, the students were challenged to recreate the viral tongue-twister hit “Barbaras Rhabarberbar” that took over tik tok last year.

Herr Drozdov, Frau Stockel and Frau Macke-Wilson hoped that this evening would inspire students to enjoy all things German outside of the normal classroom setting. Judging by the students’ feedback, it certainly seems to have reached that goal!