Tomorrow its off to Luxembourg with the Volksbühne! I'm really excited to travel somewhere I've never been, especially with the trumpet as my excuse! Thought I'd share a few interesting facts about Luxembourg..
Although Luxembourg is one of the smalles countries in Europe, only about 1000 square miles and just under 500,000 people, it was a founding member of the European Union, NATO, United Nations, Benelux, and the Western European Union. Luxembourg is trilungal, the three national languages being French (for Government and written use), German (also for written use as well as the media), and Luxembourgish (conversation). The children also learn english at an early age meaning most people are fluent in atleast four languages by the time they're adults!! The also have the cheapest alcohol prices and are one of the highest alcohol consumers in the world. In 1993 it was calculated that three beers a day for every man, woman and child in Luxembourg were consumed. Unbelievable! The culture seems to be a mixture of the neighboring countries: Germany, France, and Belgium. Friends have told me that it's expensive and snobby, we'll have to see! I've heard it's also beautiful! I'll post some photos when I get back, wish me luck!!
“In 1993 it was calculated that three beers a day for every man, woman and child in Luxembourg were consumed”
to the defence of my nation: we might drink a lot but not that much. Because of the lower taxes on alcohol a lot of people across the border and those driving through buy alcohol in Luxembourg, that was included in the 1993 calculation, which is thus wrong.
“it’s expensive”
well alcohol is cheap, and taxes are low. If you ever lived in England you will not find it expensive, if you are from Albania you might.
“snobby” there are a lot of french people running around, try to meet a few Luxembourgers instead, that might help you.
THanks for the tips! I live in Berlin so its a lot more expenisve in comparison! And so far no one has been snobby, rather quite welcoming and warm. Im hoping to meet a few real Luxemburgers….!
Nathan,
A large ejaculating penis in Die Meistersinger? What next and on-stage abortion for Tosca? Is nothing sacred?!
Next is a car on stage and a horse that vomits semen. I hesistate to call it Wagner anymore…
It’s a beautiful country! Have fun!