Slumber Serenades: Berlin's Harmonious Gathering of 24 Languages' Lullabies
Gathering Lullabies in Multiple Languages: The Berlin Project - International Initiative Gathers Bedtime Songs in 24 Languages Across Berlin
Sharing a soothing serenade is the name of the game in Berlin's exciting new project, "Berlin slumbers," originally titled "Berlin schläft ein." This cultural celebration, organized by the Berlin State Music Council, embraces the city's linguistic and cultural diversity by encouraging residents to croon their beloved lullabies in a variety of tongues.
The initiative, part of the Year of the Voice, has already garnered significant interest. Since the project's inception in February, more than 50 voices from 24 languages, including Afrikaans, Arabic, English, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Turkish, have been heard. The German Press Agency praised the project for its ability to bring individuals together, sparking lively conversations, friendship, and inspiration.
The "Berlin slumbers" project hosts public recording sessions, workshops, and family-oriented activities themed around lullabies. Attendees are welcome to share their unique lullabies, both traditional and modern, in their native or adopted languages.
This harmonious extravaganza is scheduled to run throughout the entire year, with an array of events planned to coincide with major cultural happenings in Berlin. The next recording session will take place on June 28th during the Long Night of Sciences, while participants can also submit their lullabies via an online tool from the comfort of their own homes [1][3].
While the project focuses on capturing Berlin's rich heritage of lullabies, their ultimate goal extends beyond mere collection. Plans are underway to establish a public archive showcasing these enchanting songs at the Ethnological Museum. Furthermore, the online archive will make these vocals accessible to a wider audience, ensuring their preservation and celebration can continue beyond the project's completion [1][3].
Join the ranks of Berliners united in their harmonious lullabies, and lend your voice to the city's resplendent linguistic and cultural tapestry [1].
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[1] Enrichment Data:- The "Berlin slumbers" project involves public recording sessions, workshops, and family activities themed around lullabies.- Participants can bring lullabies from any language or cultural background, making the project inclusive and representative of Berlin’s multilingual population.- Upcoming recording sessions for 2025: - Carnival of Cultures (June 7, 2025, 12:00–7:00 p.m.) at the community hall of the Evangelical Church near Hallesches Tor, Nostitzstraße 6–7, 10961 Berlin-Kreuzberg. - Long Night of Science (June 28, 2025) at the Silberlaube of the Free University of Berlin and the Academy Wing of the Berlin State Library.
- The "Berlin slumbers" project, part of the Year of the Voice, invites individuals to share their unique lullabies, from traditional to modern, during public recording sessions and workshops in Berlin.
- As the project progresses, lullabies from various languages and cultural backgrounds are being collected, including Afrikaans, Arabic, English, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Turkish, enriching Berlin's linguistic and cultural tapestry.
- Beyond mere collection, the goal is to establish a public archive showcasing these lullabies at the Ethnological Museum, making them accessible to a wider audience and ensuring their preservation for future generations.
