Mariachi Day celebrates the rich cultural heritage of mariachi music, a symbol of Mexican identity and history. Originating in the 18th century in western Mexico, mariachi began as a regional folk style called “son jalisciense” in Jalisco. It evolved from indigenous and Spanish theatrical orchestras, becoming the heart of Mexican music. Notably, UNESCO recognized mariachi as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011, acknowledging its role in fostering cultural identity. Today, Mariachi groups typically consist of violins, trumpets, a guitar, a vihuela, and a guitarrón. Their vibrant performances, featuring elaborate charro outfits, captivate audiences worldwide. Statistics show mariachi's growing popularity. In the US alone, over 60 school districts have mariachi programs, nurturing young talent and ensuring the tradition's survival. Surprisingly, Japan has a flourishing mariachi scene, with groups like Mariachi Samurai, showcasing its global appeal. Fun fact: The world's largest mariachi concert was in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 2009, with 549 musicians playing together! Mariachi Day is not just about music; it's a celebration of cultural resilience and unity, transcending borders and generations. Let's embrace the joyous strains of mariachi, a timeless symbol of cultural pride and communal spirit. 🎶🇲🇽 #MariachiDay #Mexico #Music More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariachi Art by Dall-E, text supported by ChatGPT.

Cheers to our global gang! 🌍🌟 As the year draws to a close, we're giving a shoutout to the 13,000 amazing contributors on our platform. By leveraging Byron, the exchange within our company becomes more seamless, paving the way for new projects and strengthening our unity within Bayer. 🚀 Presenting this exclusive POAP as a massive thank you, because without you, this platform wouldn't be what it is. 🙌 Byron, an acronym for Bayer Open Network, is our Skills database for Bayer employees, including speed networking. We kicked off in 2018 as a True North grassroots side initiative, going live in 2020. Created by over 40 students and programming enthusiasts with the help of EY Croatia. Today, we have 13,000 registered users from 89 countries, in 293 cities. People have searched for something in Byron at least 25,000 times and engaged in 31,000 1:1 Speed network meetings. http://go/byron Looking ahead, we're thrilled about the future and the prospect of our community growing even larger. Can't wait for more collaborations and successes together in the coming year! 🎉✨ Art created by Lena Schermer

I am a Finisher of Strategy & Architecture Open Space Session with Patrick 20 Juni 2023

I've met Hakan between February 27th and August 13th of 2023. We probably met at Bayer Pharma HQ in Berlin or Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht. No matter where, I'm sure it was a pleasant encounter and hope to see you again! Feel free to contact me on Teams, Outlook, LinkedIn, etc. Stay safe :)