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📍 Vienna Summer Festival (Kultur Sommer Wien)
The Vienna Cultural Summer Festival (Kultursommer Wien) is an annual event from July to August. It is divided into categories of literature, music, drama, dance and performance, contemporary circus, and song and dance, from performances to interactive workshops. Over 2,000 artists performed more than 600 shows at 12 outdoor venues this year, making it a must-see activity recommended in Vienna in the summer! Just visit the official website to check out the activity schedule, select the events you are interested in, and register for free in advance. Admission is free, and it's a great way to learn about Vienna's local culture.
We selected a total of three sessions, the first of which was a local musical performance. After arriving at the venue, we only need to lift our folding beach chairs and choose our own position on the grass, then lie back and enjoy this 45-minute singing performance. The performers on stage sang in the local language. Although we couldn't understand the meaning behind the lyrics, their rich expressions were as relaxed as if they were acting in a drama, conveying a cheerful and warm atmosphere. Surprisingly, only a few people watched the entire performance, which made us very grateful that they worked so hard from beginning to end.
After the performance came to an end, I also happened to have a beautiful view of the sunset. I feel that participating in these limited cultural activities is much more meaningful than visiting famous places of interest or tourist attractions.
The next day, we originally booked a workshop to learn African dance. Due to the mentor's temporary illness, the activity was switched to breathing exercises and dance. This is a relatively spiritual activity. The mentor advised us to take off our shoes and socks, step on the grass, and feel and understand ourselves with all our senses. We first focus on our breathing, then each person dances to introduce themselves. Afterwards, the two of us interacted with each other using physical dance to music. The whole process definitely made me more aware of my body and confidence, and it was an unexpected activity.
After the activity, I happened to see small flowers growing vigorously in the face of adversity on the ground, and the feeling also gave me a lot of spiritual encouragement!
Finally, we participated in a local short video broadcast in the evening. The film's subjects range from self-consciousness, race consciousness, fashion, etc., and express esoteric themes in modern abstract forms. I originally thought Vienna was only famous for being a music capital, but I didn't expect that the city was also very inclusive of culture and art. If you're visiting this city in July-August, I highly recommend attending their cultural summer festival!
How do I get to the Vienna Cultural Summer Festival?
visitOfficial websiteJust keep an eye on the activity schedule, choose the parts you're interested in, and register free of charge in advance.
💡 Transportation:Airline ticket price / European train prices
