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Seiffen in the Ore Mountains is a center for toy makers in Germany. Now they have invited colleagues from all over the world to a festival. After a specialist day, a rush of visitors is now expected.
Toys from the Erzgebirge are very popular and an intangible cultural heritage. Now international experts are coming together to showcase their craftsmanship.
Helmut Kohl, Angela Merkel and now Donald Trump: artisans in the Ore Mountains are always taking on politicians. As a nutcracker, however, Trump is topped by a completely different celebrity.
It is not known whether their heads smoked during their rare meetings. Former GDR head of state Erich Honecker and former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl are now available as incense smokers.
Arts and crafts in the Ore Mountains are to be recognized as intangible cultural heritage. Culture Minister provides information about the application and opportunities.
The nutcracker Wilhelm from the Ore Mountains is back home after his trip into space.
The nutcracker Wilhelm from the Ore Mountains is back home after his trip into space.
The wave of climate protests has now touched the historical Erzgebirge: In its product range, Seiffen Folk Art has introduced a new smoking figure - the "climate glue". With his seated appearance in an orange vest and gray background, the little man is characterized by smoke coming out of his ears." ..