Berlin Bear Day
March 22, Saturday
Berlin
History
The bear was chosen as a symbol of the city back in the 13th century, when the bear was featured on the coat of arms of Berlin. Since then, the animal has become associated with the city and is now an important cultural and historical symbol. The bear is also depicted on the city's flag and is considered its emblem. The holiday was established as a way to celebrate this tradition and draw attention to the role of the bear in Berlin's history.
Events and Traditions
Berlin Bear Day includes a number of events that may vary depending on the year and location:
Festive processions and parades. In some areas of Berlin, there are parades and processions where people dress up as bears or use images of bears, for example in the form of huge costumes, masks and other creative accessories.
Bear exhibitions. Museums and cultural centres in Berlin often host exhibitions dedicated to the symbolism of the bear in the city's culture, as well as the history of this symbol.
Special culinary events. In some cafes and restaurants in the city, you can try dishes related to the bear, for example, desserts in the shape of bear tracks or bear figurines.
Flash mobs and street performances. Youth groups or fans of historical reenactments can organize flash mobs or street theatre performances that symbolically depict the bear and its connection with Berlin.
Program for children. On this day, there are also events for children, including games and competitions in which the main character is a bear. This can be a competition for the best bear costume show or other activities for families.