Expats in International Fest

Last Saturday`s International Fest (Begegnungs Festival) in Rheinaue Bonn was successful despite the continuous rain. There was quite a lot of turn out though the festivities started late noon. Rain or shine, food, culture and fun was able to find its way in the midst of drizzle.

Here are some pictures showcasing international spirit. 

The formal opening of the culture show started at 12noon with the International Protestant Community rendering a song.

Minimum of four booths were from the local Filipino community all offering delectable Pinoy dishes.

Of course our very own Saint Tomas More English Catholic Community with booth number 26 provided craft activities for kids.

Expat and Azkals in Bonn

On Friday, the 17th June 2011, the U19 Junior of Bonner SC met the Philippine Azkals team for a friendly game. Play was at 19:00 clock in 53347 Alfter, Strangheidgesweg Entrance costs 4, - € or reduced 2, - €.Erich Rutemöller, a member of the Board of Directors of the newly occupied Bonner SC, has taught the opponent Bonner SC.

The Philippine national team is preparing in Germany for the 29 June preliminary round in SriLanka. This is part of their two week training that is being supervised by the German national team coach Michael White. The Azkals currently has a training camp based in Düren.

International Fest in Bonn

International Festival in Bonn showcases number of surprises. Image by devnull.

Image by Ecazi via Flickr

Marsmallow grilling! Yummy: ;-)

In 2011, the city of Bonn, the International and Intercultural cultural and community celebrates in the leisure park. The theme "International Meeting" and "Day of the intercultural encounter" was successfully combined for the first time in last 2010.The festival presents a colorful stage show as well as stands of international and intercultural groups, initiatives, associations, national companies and migrant organizations. As part of the stage program for integration of the Integration Council is an awarded prize.

                                    When: June 25, 2011

Where: Rheinaue Park

Time: 12 bis 21 Uhr

Catalog: Click Here

Different foods from different countries will be presented and can be bought as well. Gift items and special treats are a norm in every booth. 

This is a yearly spectacle that I love to visit. mainly due to the abundance of Filipino foods on sale and to see other products from different countries as well.

Expat Events: June 10 - June 15, 2011

Cover of Lulu (Nick Hern Books Drama Classics)

June 10, 2011 (Friday)


The Philippine Football team "The Azkals" will compete at Sportpark Nord in Auerberg Bonn, 6pm.


June 11, 2011 (Saturday)


Bonn. "Der Wildshütz oder Ein unmoralishes Angebot", Comedy Opera in drei Akten from Albert Lortzing, Opernhaus Bonn, AM Boeselagerhof 1, 19.30Uhr.


Bonn - Bad Godesberg. "Lulu" von Frank Wedekind, Kammerspiele Bad Godesberg, Am Michaelshof 9, 19.30Uhr (also on Monday).


June 12, 2011 (Sunday)


Bonn. "Elefantenreich", Sonntagsführung durch die Austellung, LVR Landesmuseum, Colmannstarße 14 - 16, 11Uhr. From 15 to 17 Uhr: Kindernachmittag mit führung, Workshop und Basteln an animal face mask. Register at 02234 / 9921 555.


Bonn - Bad Godesberg. "Eine Abenteuerliche Kreuzfahrt", Komödie von Mary Jane Cruise, Kleines Theater Bad Godesberg, Koblenzer Str 78, 20 Uhr (also on Wed).


June 13, 2011 (Monday)


Bonn. "Elefantenreich", Sonntagsführung durch die Austellung, LVR Landesmuseum, Colmannstarße 14 - 16, 11Uhr.


June 14, 2011 (Tuesday)


Bonn. "Gap!", Conzert with Jean Faure and Orchestra, Pantheon, Bundeskanzlerplatz 2 - 10, 20Uhr.


June 15, 2011 (Wednesday)


Bonn - Beuel: "Trust" nach Motiven von Falk Richter, mit dem Theater Allyouneed, Theatersaal der Brotfabrik, Kreuzstraße 16, 20Uhr.

Tropang Bonn vs. Frankfurt Thunders (2010)

There will be no long commentary here for this happened a year ago. In essence of blogging and to free space in my video HD, I would like to post this and the rest of old basketball videos. Sharing memories is more fun than keeping them locked up in a chest box.

 

Essen Community arranged a Filipino basketball tournament May last year (2010). Tropang Bonn as well as Bonn Remix participated thus having 2 teams representing Bonn. What`s nice about this tournament is that family members of the team were able to join the mini "excursion" to cheer on. 

Mustard Seed in Kapellenweg

Have you ever heard of the parable of the Mustard Seed? Faith was analogized as thus. Just a meager mustard seed and yet it produces astonishing results. This is the hidden symbol of faith in Rüngsdorf.

This chapel seats only 4-6 people and yet has a number of patrons visiting it everyday.

Marmor (Marble) gravings on the walls marks number of wishes granted. Most of them dating in 1800`s.

A  little shrine to the faithful and a good meditating place for the lost and confused. 

 This sweet humble chapel is situated in the middle of the juncture connecting Rolandstrasse and Kapellenweg. It is walking distance from Rhein River and a good landmark is the Rheinhotel Dreesen. Bus line 613 and 615 passes by Rüngsdorf with Römerplatz as the bus stop.

Spend a minute or two inside and light a candle. Bury your dead dreams and wish for a bigger star. But don`t wish to come back for once you achieve inner peace, you need to move on.

You don`t need majestic cathedrals for God to hear you. Quality quiet time is all there is for you to hear his voice saying "..you knocked and I opened the door. You asked and I answered..."



All photos exclusive by expatlifeinbonn.

Swimming Pool Choices In Bonn

Enjoying the water. Image by MatlockPhoto

Bonn has four indoor swimming pools, four open air swimming pools and one combined indoor/outdoor swimming pool. Furthermore, there is the swim training centre of Sportpark Nord entrusted to the swimming club ‘SSF Bonn’ equipped with a 50 meters pool and a teaching pool.

Frankenbad

Adolf Strasse 45, 53111 Bonn

Tel: 772 462, 772 463

Features: Sports, multi-purpose and teaching pool

Kurfürstenbad

Bad Godesberg
Kurfürstenallee 7a, 53177 Bonn
Tel.  353986/ 773278
Fax 3681171

Beueler Bütt

Beuel

Goetheallee 29-35, 53225 Bonn
Tel: 462253
Fax 9738293

Römerbad

Bonn-Castell
Eduard-Spoelgen-Straße 11
53117 Bonn
Tel.: 677611
Fax 6897625

Melbbad
Bonn-Poppelsdorf
Trierer Straße 59, 53115 Bonn
Tel.: 772461
Fax 2424416

Panoramabad

Rüngsdorf
Am Schwimmbad 8, 53179 Bonn
Tel: 331324
Fax 9527377

Freibad Friesdorf

Friesdorf
Margaretenstraße 14, 53175 Bonn
Tel.: 311150
Fax 3869548

Ennertbad, Pützchen

Pützchen
Holtdorfer Straße 40, 53229 Bonn
Tel: 482764
Fax 9480891

Hardtbergbad: Hallen- und Freibad und Kletterwald
Duisdorf

In der Dehlen
53125 Bonn
Tel.: 626218
Fax 6201372