Bayer Stage "Music as Medicine" at Fête de la Musique Berlin 21st June 2024 You have visited the first-ever Bayer stag at the Fête de la Musique festival in Berlin at the "Uferpark am Nordhafen" (Berlin-Wedding) on 21st June 2024. Bayer is a pharmaceutical company with its Pharma Headquarters located in Berlin Wedding. We are proud of our rich musical scene within the company that can be enjoyed at regular jam sessions and other performances for the employees. For the Fête de la Musique 2024 we proudly present a line-up of bands and ensembles with tight ties to Bayer employees: • Premium Matters • Bayer Allstars • Berlin Wedding Singers (Bayer Choir) • Jazz Session • Sandra Al-Hasani • No Excuses • Pretty Buzz • Open Stage We hope you enjoyed the show and can agree with us that sometimes music is the best medicine! Bayer terms & conditions apply: https://www.bayer.com/en/poap-tc Artwork by Lena Schermer

The Chinese New Year, aka Spring Festival, marks the beginning of the lunar new year and is the most significant Chinese holiday. Rooted in mythology, it's said to have originated from the ancient fight against the mythical beast Nian, with the use of firecrackers and red decorations symbolizing luck and prosperity to ward off evil spirits. It has been celebrated for over 3,500 years, evolving from sacrificial ceremonies to the gods at the year's end for good harvests. Today, it initiates with the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February and lasts until the full moon, encompassing generally a 15-day period filled with various rituals and festivities, culminating in the Lantern Festival. Around 1/4 of the world’s population participates. Family reunions are central to the celebrations, with millions traveling home in one of the world's largest annual human migrations, known as Chunyun. Practices include thorough house cleaning to sweep away bad fortune, decorating homes with red lanterns and couplets, exchanging red envelopes (hongbao) containing money for luck, and enjoying lavish feasts with symbolic dishes, such as fish served whole (including head and tail) symbolizing a prosperous start and finish to the year. Each year is named after an animal, believed to influence personality traits and fortune, and associated with an element. 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_New_Year Art&Text supported by ChatGPT.

The Carnival of Brazil, February 10-14 in 2024, has its origins in European colonial traditions, particularly Portuguese entrudo festivals, enriched by African and indigenous influences. It's a festivity that epitomizes Brazil's cultural diversity, with its peak expressions in cities like Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife, and Olinda. It has existed since 1723. Its signature samba music and dance reflect African heritage, while the masquerade balls and street parties have European roots. At the "blocos", street parties, locals and tourists celebrate with music, dance, and costumes. There is immense preparation and community involvement. Samba schools work year-round to prepare their performances, involving communities in the creation of costumes and floats, and rehearsal of dances and songs. This communal effort underscores the festival's significance as a cultural expression and a generator of social cohesion. Rio's Carnaval, the largest of the world, has 2 million participants daily. It is famous for its Sambadrome parades, showcases samba schools competing with elaborate floats and costumes. Despite its festive nature, it also offers a stage for social commentary, with themes addressing political and social issues through samba lyrics and parade themes. This multifaceted celebration combines joy, resistance, and cultural expression, making it a profound reflection of Brazilian society. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_Carnival Art&Text supported by ChatGPT.