Leben herein Leipzig

St. Nicholi Church

DDR Museam

The DDR

SFA and German Girls ;)

We began our day with a trip to the University of Leipzig to give our second round of presentations about Texas to the B2 English language class (Students who were fluent in English, but still have a bit to learn, however, their English is MUCH better than our German). We discussed the differences between Germany and Texas; we were both surprised by some of the differences and similarities. After the presentation the students joined us for lunch in the school’s menza (our version of cafeteria, but with considerably better food). Every one was excited when we saw that chicken was on the day’s menu!

After lunch we joined the German students for a tour through a museum depicting the rise and fall of the DDR, the former East German Communist regime. The exhibit walked us through the early beginnings of Communism, showing the everyday life of East German citizens in comparison to West German citizens. The museum even had a special exhibit focusing on the American influence on the German revolution.

We then visited the Nikolaikirche church, which is one of the main churches in the city of Leipzig. The church contained a special exhibit on the events currently happening in Ukraine and their efforts to provide support.

That evening we attended Vespsers in Thomaskirche (St. Thomas Church) for a special performance by the Leipzig Thomanerchor. This is a boys choir comprised of boys as young as five who perform weekly for the public. The group is so popular that we waited in line outside of the church, with the line wrapping around the building, as the audience filled the church to capacity.

That night we were joined by several German students for dinner and enjoyed a lively conversation, making new friends in the process. After dinner the students escorted us to an artistically decorated area where many concerts and other events are held. After a long and eventful day we rounded things off by enjoying ice cream with our new friends.