EVENTS
Berlin, Germany
JUNE 6 – AUGUST 29, 2010
EIGHTH ‘SANDSATION’ INTERNATIONAL SAND SCULPTURE FESTIVAL
With “Head in the Sand” as their theme, more than 20 sand artists (or ‘carvers’) are transforming Berlin into a giant sandpit. This year the German capital can enjoy the unusual sand sculptures along the bank of the River Spree in Friedrichshain. Workshops, tombolas and a huge variety of eateries complete the programme. The chance to view erection of the sculptures between 6 and 9 June should also prove enthralling. The best of these sandy works will receive awards from a jury on 10 June.
www.sandsation.com
Wimbledon, United Kingdom
JUNE 21 – JULY 4, 2010
TENNIS IN WIMBLEDON
The famous ATP Grand Slam tournament has been staged since 1977. This year the world’s 60 strongest players will once again be contesting the coveted All England Lawn Tennis Club trophy at Wimbledon. No less a person than Her Majesty the Queen will be honoring the event with her presence on 24 June.
www.wimbledon.org
Siena, Italy
JULY 2 / AUGUST 16, 2010
THE PALIO RACES IN SIENA
These spectacular horse races have had a firm place as one of the lasting traditions of Italian culture ever since the 14th century. Each symbolizing one of the different contrades (or districts) of the city, ten bareback riders endeavor to survive a breakneck race contested around the Piazza del Campo.
www.comune.siena.it/ilturista/?lan=ENG
London, England
AUGUST 29 – AUGUST 30, 2010
CARNIVAL IN NOTTING HILL
This street party is among the largest in Europe. Carnival hits the Notting Hill district once a year. As around half a million people dance to Caribbean rhythms and glittering processions and floats wend their way through the streets, there’s no longer much difference from Rio. Various live acts round off the programme.
www.thenottinghillcarnival.com
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EXHIBITIONS
Hamburg, Germany
OCTOBER 1, 2009 – AUGUST 29, 2010
TUTANKHAMEN – HIS TOMB AND ITS TREASURES
The legendary Egyptian Pharaoh has arrived, and visitors are flocking to the exhibition in droves to relive the story of the excavations and to marvel at close quarters at the treasures brought to light in the Valley of the Kings.
www.tut-ausstellung.com
Berlin, Germany
FEBRUARY 10 – AUGUST 22, 2010
RUDOLF STINGEL LIVE
The Rudolf Stingel Live exhibition has drawn such a big attendance that it has now been extended: Works by the artist (born in the South Tyrol in 1956) will remain on display at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin until 22 August. Stingel’s installations bathe the character of the building in a different atmosphere in a unique manner. In addition, the show includes new paintings by the artist. The supporting programme is also spellbinding, with Hip-Hop world champions dancing to Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier.
www.rudolfstingel.org
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