Cultural Diversity in Germany: “Language, Cuisine and Fashion”. Germany is a country famous for its cultural mix, expressed through history, ethnicity, language, cuisine or fashion, etc. With interesting characteristics, it becomes a unique attraction of Germany. If you want to learn about German culture, this is the article for you.

See also: What is life like in Germany? Daily life habits of Germans.

Language diversity

German is a West Germanic language spoken mainly in Central Europe. It is the official language of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, South Tyrol (Italy), the German-speaking community of Belgium, and Liechtenstein; and one of the official languages of Luxembourg and the Polish province of Opolskie. 

German is spoken by approximately 95 million native speakers worldwide, making it the language with the largest number of native speakers in the European Union. It is also the third most commonly taught foreign language in the United States (after Spanish and French) and in the EU (after English and French). It is the second most widely used language in science and the third most widely used language on the Internet (after English and Russian).

Special cuisine

Similar to language, German cuisine also contains diversity and richness, through the refinement and compromise of time. They are known as “full and hearty” cuisine, because German dishes are quite familiar and can help diners feel full for a long time. 

In their taste, German people are very fond of meat and potatoes, almost every meal of the day has the presence of these two ingredients. In particular, beer has also become an important part of German culinary culture, with traditional beer production and folk beer festivals such as Oktoberfest. In contrast to the sophistication and elaboration of French cuisine, German cuisine does not pay too much attention to the decoration, instead they care about the amount of calories and vitamins in each serving.

Some famous dishes include Bratwurst (grilled sausage), Sauerkraut (pickled cabbage), Pretzel (soft bread roll), and Schweinshaxe (grilled pig's feet). German beer is also famous around the world, with many local and classic beers such as Weizenbier (wheat beer), Pilsner, and Kölsch.

Unique fashion

While brands from the US, the Netherlands, France will always want to shout their patriotism from the luxury class, German fashion brands tend to be less about their roots. As the country prides itself on a thriving fashion scene, German fashion tends to be a bit weaker in the media, as they are more focused on aesthetics, with strict discipline in design and they always put that first.

This is reflected in the fact that Germany is home to many famous fashion brands such as Adidas, Puma, and Hugo Boss. 

The harmonious combination of language, cuisine and fashion forms an important part of German culture and makes this country an interesting destination for those who love to explore. Hopefully this article has brought you useful information!

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