De:Oriento

A festival of first-civilization cultures

P: Sahar Homami

The DE:ORIENTO festival aims to make accessible the diversity of cultures once known as »oriental« in an interactive way. Several stages present between literature and music in turn, while a variety of food stands tempt visitors with culinary delights. Book stands with Arabic, Hebrew, and European literature invite you to take your experiences home with you for a deep dive. Visual art, including photos, paintings, and much more will be on display. Children can enjoy a makeup stand, puppet theatre, and workshops on Arabic calligraphy. The festival appeals to a broad audience, regardless of age and origin. The events are consciously multilingual to create an inclusive atmosphere and welcome people from a wide range of communities.

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Events

Saturday
until

Interventionen zur Passion: Isabell Borges

Zöblitz, Stadtkirche

Exhibition Installation
Saturday
until

Living Neighbourhood Planting festival "Awakening": Planting campaign with ECL euro.COURIER Logistics GmbH

Chemnitz

Main programme
Saturday
until

Textiles?Future! and Meeting Point Textiles in Crimmitschau

Tuchfabrik Gebr. Pfau Crimmitschau

Exhibition Education
Saturday
until

Treasures & Tragedies - Guided Tour

smac - State Museum of Archaeology Chemnitz

Saturday
until

Guided tour: Silberglanz & Kumpeltod

smac - State Museum of Archaeology Chemnitz

Exhibition Museum
Saturday

UNERHÖRT - CD release party of the "Carl Friedrich TangoConnection"

Chemnitz, New Saxon Gallery

Concert Dance
Sunday
All day

The Richard Hartmann History Tour. On the trail of the railway pioneer of Saxony: a guided bus tour

Chemnitz

Education Excursion
Sunday
All day

European Arts and Crafts Days

Chemnitz and Region of the European Capital of Culture 2025

Sunday
until

Interventionen zur Passion: Brigitte Schwacke

Mittweida, Stadtkirche "Unser lieben Frauen"

Exhibition Installation
Sunday

Herbal tour and application

Chemnitz, Hutholzgarten

Lecture Families

European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.