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| Tanja, me, Marina at Die Nikoparty |
Now that I am finally done with lectures (at least for the next 2 weeks), I can fill you in with some details of the last month. Well, it is Christmas, and like in many other countries, Germany has special traditions of its own. Around mid December there is the big party in Göttingen called Die Nikoparty. In celebration of St. Nicholas day the university is transformed into one of the largest college parties in all of Germany. Being that this is exclusive to Göttingen, Göttingers are very proud of this event and for a very good reason. It is a HUGE party, and it brings thousands of people to campus. It starts early in the evening. Everyone is gathered into different rooms to watch the famous German movie Die Feuerzangenbowle. The movie is from the 1940's and frankly, I really really liked it. It's tradition that while watching it, at selected scenes, you either whistle, drink, light up sparklers, or cheer along with the crowd. Soon after the movie is over, you head straight to the center of the party to be welcomed by the Göttinger Symphonie. It's really amazing to see an orchestra on campus!! Glühwein along with beer is sold in stalls, and rock n roll. techno, and sometimes really cheesy songs are played all night. The party goes on until close to 4am. Here's a video of the symphony before the real party started:
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