Operndorf Afrika - Village Opéra

26/12/2022

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM FORMER FEDERAL PRESIDENT AND PATRON OF THE OPERA VILLAGE AFRICA HORST KÖHLER

Dear supporters of the Opera Village Africa,

The outgoing year is characterized by a shocking simultaneity of crises. The war in Ukraine, rising prices and the energy crisis dominate the concerns of people in this country. Meanwhile, the misery, poverty and hunger that prevail in large parts of Africa receive little attention from us.

Burkina Faso is one of many African countries currently experiencing great despair: fear of terrorist attacks is growing, food is becoming scarce in many places, and hunger is looming. Faced with a lack of prospects, many are deciding to leave their homeland.

But there is also reason for hope: especially among the younger generation, a new, unexpected self-confidence can be observed. Young people are facing up to the many challenges and are ready to take responsibility for the future of their country. They want to stay in Burkina Faso and do not resign in the face of the enormous problems in the country.

This is the attitude that Opera Village Africa seeks to promote. Hope is visible in the village’s projects: vital initial examinations and health education take place in the infirmary, the cultural program facilitates an open exchange across national borders, and in the school, the children are given the opportunity to learn more about their own country.

The cultural program facilitates open exchange across national borders, and the number of children enrolled in school has increased significantly. For the first time, more girls than boys are attending first grade this year.
None of this would have been possible without your financial support. I would like to thank you for this. At the same time, I ask you: Let us continue to support the Opera Village Africa, let us work together for a better future for the people of Burkina Faso!

I wish you and your families happy holidays and a peaceful new year!

Yours,

Horst Köhler

Former Federal President and Patron of Opera Village Africa

Photo (c) Felix Brüggemann

22/12/2022

°ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE 2022°

Malick Welli is a Senegalese artist and photographer who lives and works in Dakar, Senegal. His work tackles themes of duality, spirituality, history and restitution of memory, pedagogy and displaced identity. Welli is interested in the convergence of religion with material influences; economics and power dynamics and how these shape visual culture. There is a questing for ecology and interdependence and how apparently independent events coincide and influence each other. Welli brings these material community concerns into sharp contrast with individual spiritual needs.

For more information about the artists go to or https://www.operndorf-afrika.com/artist-in-residence/artist-in-residence-2022/

picture by Anastasia Ermolenko

21/12/2022

°ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE 2022°

Charlotte Brathwaite’s genre-defying work illuminates the realities and dreams of marginalized people; people whose stories have been silenced, disappeared, and ignored. Dealing with subject matter from the historical past to the distant future, her work brings to light issues of social justice, race, power, and the complexities of the human condition. A director of classical texts, multimedia, site-specific works, dance performances, operas, concerts, film, and installations – Brathwaite’s trans-disciplinary inquiry manifests in spectacles of color and music. Her works live in the deep time of aural/oral history and create an immersive experience for audience and performer alike which offers new perspectives in both form and content.

For more information about the artists go to www.charlottebrathwaite.com

picture by Barbara Anastacio

17/12/2022

Last chance for 2022! Please support our projects on betterplace.org - for every donation on the fourth sunday of advent adds another 20 %.
For more information and to donate, click on the link in our bio. Thank you ❤️

13/12/2022

Rückblick Kulturprogramm im November • Operndorf Afrika

Rückblick Kulturprogramm im November / Review of the cultural programme in november / Rétrospective du programme culturel de novembre:

Im November konnte endlich wieder unser Kulturprogramm im Operndorf Afrika starten. Die unsichere politische Situation zwang uns in eine Pause, die unser kultureller Leiter Francois ...

12/12/2022

Der Cine-Club im Operndorf Afrika hat gestartet. Monatlich zeigen wir dort für die lokale Bevölkerung wichtige Filme aus dem afrikanischen Kontinent. Den Anfang machte der Film Drum von Zola Maseko aus dem Jahr 2004 über die unmenschlichen Arbeitsbedingungen während der Apartheid in Südafrika. 🎬

The Cine-Club in the Opera Village has started. Every month, we show films from the African continent that are important for the local population. We started with the film Drum by Zola Maseko from 2004 about the inhumane working conditions during apartheid in South Africa.

Le Cine Club au Village Opéra a démarré. Chaque mois, nous y projetons des films du continent africain importants pour la population locale. Nous avons commencé par le film Drum de Zola Maseko, sorti en 2004, sur les conditions de travail inhumaines pendant l'apartheid en Afrique du Sud.

10/12/2022

2022 is coming to an end – let’s come together and a have glass of glühwein at the Studio b|vdl HOW BAZAR!
 
You’ll have the opportunity to buy unique christmas gifts or treat yourself with something special. In collaboration with selected designers, artists and small brands  a various range of beautiful things will be offered. And: With every purchase you are supporting our project.
 

06/12/2022

A big thank you to everyone who came Christmas shopping to the Charity Bazaar Royal for the benefit of the Operndorf Afrika last Sunday

04/12/2022

TODAY you will also have the chance to also get these beautiful clothes and books by

Eric Winkler (@ I) Eric Winkler is inspired by bpm-heavy, electronic rhythms and a feeling of random encounters on the dance floor. Known for his unique style to create wearable artworks we are happy to have two pieces by him.

. The Kurdish Berlin-based designer's fashion convinces above all with its aesthetics. But it is not meant to be pure surface: Kartal makes subtle political statements.

is worldwide known as the Berghain bouncer. Berliners also know about his art. We offer signed Fleischmann publications, a photographic project including him, Esther Perbandt, and Nicholas Mockridge.

: Since its inception, 22/4 has produced mens and womens collections, offering two separate but connected lines. Both collections are all handmade in Germany, and by using nongendered fabrics and classical men’s tailoring for women’s shapes, achieve a nonbinary thematic harmony without approaching unisex.

The bazaar is organized by .hans. All the proceeds go to Operndorf Afrika.

02/12/2022

See you on Sunday! Charity Bazaar Royal For the benefit of Operndorf Afrika on Dec. 4 from 1-6 p.m. at 💛👋

Everything will be available for a generous discount. More highlights follow soon - so stay tuned!  

: Since 1895, founder Daniel Swarovski’s mastery of crystal cutting has defined the company. His enduring passion for innovation and design has made it the world’s premier jewelry and accessory brand. Today, the family carries on the tradition of delivering extraordinary everyday style to women around the world.
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: is a multi-awarded skincare arm of ALLIES Group. We are different from any other beauty brand you have ever known. More than a name, ALLIES is the philosophy that guides everything we do. We believe it is everyone’s birthright to feel empowered in their own skin. We aren’t here to create luxury skincare that will sit on your shelf, but instead to make the most desirable and inventive supercharged, highly concentrated formulas that deliver maximal results, in fewer steps.
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: relies on the tradition of small, artisanal distilleries as well as on the experience of our bartenders and experts in their respective fields. Our driving force is the desire to experiment and collaborate. We develop modern interpretations of classics and offer unprecedented spirits while continuously seeking out new territories. Our products are available at fair prices to both consumers and the industry without any of the traditional markups. Freimeisterkollektiv’s name stands for high-quality, unique spirits.
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The label stands for seasonal changing and a creative and innovative design. Every season Sabrina develops a different theme, each representing a small world of its own with its specific material combinations. The corresponding mood is revealed through exhibitions and communicational material such as lookbooks, campaigns, newsletters and press texts describing the expressive collections: „Happy Wild“, „ Ever Elusive“ to name just a few.

The bazaar is organized by .hans. All the proceeds go to Operndorf Afrika.

Visuals by .catania

01/12/2022

Only three more days until the Charity Bazaar Royal!!!❤️
 
We will continue to introduce you to the brands and personalities that support the Bazaar and some of the items they have selected for this special occasion. Everything will be available for a generous discount. stay tuned!
 
: BLESS is a visionary substitute to make the near future worth living for. She is an outspoken female – more woman than girl. She’s not a chosen beauty, but doesn’t go unnoticed. Without a definite age she could be more between her mid twenties and forties. B. hangs around with a special style of man. She has no nationality and thinks that sport is quite nice. She’s always attracted by temptations and loves change. She lives right now and her surroundings are charged by her presence.
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: Founded by French tennis legend René Lacoste, four-time international champion and the word’s best player in 1926-1927, the Lacoste brand draws inspiration from sporting values of high standards, fair play and daring. We pass down these values through the generations and cultivate elegance as a way of being and inventing one’s life. 
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Saskia Diez is a designer and creates jewellery, mostly for her own label, . For Saskia Jewellery is decoration, for sure. It can [take] an outfit into any direction. But it also can secure her, be her company. It is a means of expression. It shows that she cares about herself, it makes her feel more beautiful. Jewellery is something very intimate. How does it lay on the skin and on the body? What does it do with you and how does it change when it moves, how do you feel with it?
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.life :Take a break from the nine-to-five grind and experience a stress-free time outside of the city by staying in one of our sustainable and smart getaway. A boutique getaway in the wild - close enough for a spontaneous escape, far enough away to completely unwind. Each getaway has everything you need to live comfortably, with a fully digitized guest experience that means zero paperwork or handovers.
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The bazaar is organized by .hans . All the proceeds go to Operndorf Afrika.

Visuals by .catania

29/11/2022

Do all your Christmas gift shopping in just one day? Sure! At the Charity Bazaar Royal you'll find everything your gift-giving heart desires! From high-quality clothing, beauty products, vouchers, jewellery and accessories, ceramics and books to much more! And best of all, all the proceeds go directly to the Opera Village Africa 🙌💛
 
We will continue to introduce you to the brands and personalities that support the Bazaar and some of the items they have selected for this special occasion. Everything will be available for a generous discount.
 
fuses European elements with Chinese influences, as the eponymous designer grew up in Germany with Asian roots, and thus creates a harmonious union between these cultures. His biography is part of the holistic designs representing a timeless and progressive approach that does not rely on gender and age.
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An idea between friends … that was the beginning of . The eyewear label was founded in 2006 by Andreas Pirkheim and Wolfgang Scheucher. ANDY WOLF EYEWEAR started small, but with a big vision – of combining local and traditional eyewear craftsmanship with contemporary, innovative design. Their designer gems are now worn and loved all over the world. 
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With their label Otto Drögsler and Jörg Ehrlich stand for a now rare atelier tradition since 2008. ODEEH is the result of the designer duo’s pursuit of perfection and passion for their collection. Dealing creatively with the different tempers brings the special tension and complexity to the collection. Be it regarding the silhouettes or the range of the materials.
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is a Berlin-based footwear and accessories house founded in 2015. Aeyde founder Luisa Dames envisioned a more understated version of luxury, and set out to democratize modern design and enduring quality. Her intention was to challenge preconceived notions of luxury by focusing on transparent pricing, sustainable sourcing, slow consumption, and minimalistic design.
 
The bazaar is organized by .hans .All the proceeds go to Operndorf Afrika.

Visuals by .catania

29/11/2022

Festspielhaus Afrika gGmbH

Heute ist „Giving Tuesday! Der GivingTuesday ist eine offene globale Bewegung, die immer am ersten Dienstag nach Thanksgiving Menschen für soziales Engagement begeistert. Nach Black Friday und mitten im Weihnachtstrubel und Shoppingstress soll noch mal ein klares Statement gesetzt werden: Denn es gibt eine Alternative zum grenzenlosen Konsum in der Weihnachtszeit.

Helfen, Schenken, Spenden, Teilen – jedes Engagement zählt. Und jeder Euro bewirkt etwas – deine Spende wird direkt in unsere Projekte in Burkina Faso fließen und dort für die Kantine, das Kulturprogramm oder die Krankenstation eingesetzt.
In Burkina Faso wächst die Angst vor terroristischen Anschlägen, Lebensmittel werden vielerorts knapp, Hunger droht. Angesichts fehlender Perspektiven beschließen viele Menschen, ihre Heimat zu verlassen. Aber gerade in der jüngeren Generation lässt sich ein neues Selbstbewusstsein feststellen und die junge Menschen stellen sich den Herausforderungen und sind bereit, Verantwortung für die Zukunft ihres Landes zu übernehmen. Sie wollen in Burkina Faso bleiben und resignieren nicht angesichts der gewaltigen Probleme im Land.

Mit unserer Arbeit möchten wir diese Menschen weiter unterstützen und durch Eure Hilfe können wir unsere Arbeit weiterführen!

Das Operndorf Afrika ist ein internationales Kunstprojekt, das seit 2009 in Burkina Faso/Westafrika entsteht und auf die Idee des deutschen Künstlers Christoph Schlingensief (1960–2010) zurückgeht. Mit dem Operndorf Afrika war Schlingensiefs Wunsch verbunden, einen Ort internationaler Begegnung ...

28/11/2022

7 days left to the Charity Bazaar Royal at Chateau Royal Berlin on 4 December 2022 from 1 to 6 pm ❤️
 
We will continue to introduce you to the brands and personalities that support the Bazaar and some of the items they have selected for this special occasion in the next days. Everything will be available for a generous discount. So, stay tuned!
 
is a Berlin-based fine jewelry brand, set out to redefine modern luxury .Handcrafted by seasoned artisans in an atelier in Armenia, OUVERTURE is designed with future upcycling in mind to slow the cycle of new production. Based on the notion of unity and continuity, each design reflects an ever-evolving viewpoint on modern aesthetics with a luxury take on everyday staples.
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Since the opening of their restaurant in 2015, Micha Schäfer's cuisine at has stood for uncompromising quality. Regional, seasonal and outrageously delicious, and since 2020, not only at Nobelhart & Schmutzig on Friedrichstraße, but all over Germany, in private homes. With Hausgemachtes, Nobelhart & Schmutzig has launched a web shop that makes products made according to noble-hard values accessible to everyone.
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Established in 2010 stands for sophisticated yet casual women´s wear with a fun-feminine twist. With great attention to detail, Malaika and her passionate team create contemporary ready-to-wear and accessories. the MALAIKARAISS‘ look is positive, powerful while soft and elegant at the same time.
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In 2008, first launched its online shop Unger-Fashion.com, which has established itself as one of the leading online shops in the luxury fashion segment. With over 150 international designers, they offer their customers a repertoire of new collections and hip designers all year round.
 
The bazaar is organized by .hans. All the proceeds go to Operndorf Afrika.

Visuals by .catania

25/11/2022

Don’t miss the Charity Bazaar Royal at on 4 December 2022 from 1 to 6 pm. Whether you're looking for a gift for your loved ones, want to spoil yourself with a little treat or just want to come by for a drink, there's guaranteed to be something special for everyone at the Charity Bazaar Royal 🎄✨

We will continue to introduce you to the brands and personalities that support the Bazaar and some of the items they have selected for this special occasion in the next days. Everything will be available for a generous discount. So, stay tuned!

From Rostock, over London and Hamburg, to Berlin. That is the short story of versatile ’s journey, about to continue in the long-expected Berlin Mitte’s hotel . Working as a ceramicist these days, Landwehr started her career as a stylist before she founded her own gallery.
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is a culturally empowered, creatively driven concept space located in the heart of Berlin Kreuzberg. Translating a personal vision of Berlin through a careful selection of local and international designers and products.
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is a brand celebrating nature, crafts and modern design. The brand focuses on the wellness of body and mind, designing and producing conscious vegan homewear and accessories. All materials used are sustainable, responsibly resourced and handled with care.
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: Working with an accredited research team, Dr. Golueke dedicated four years to the task of optimally harnessing the fern extract’s powers for use in skin care. His team succeeded in developing methods for utilizing fern extract to maximum efficacy in skincare formulas.

The bazaar is organized by .hans . All the proceeds go to Operndorf Afrika.

Visuals by .catania

24/11/2022

Only one month until Christmas! Still looking for a special and sustainable Christmas gift for your loved ones?? Then you shouldn't miss the Charity Bazaar Royal at on 4 December 2022 from 1 to 6 pm! 🎁❤️
 
In the next few days, we will give you a sneak peek into the brands and personalities that support the Bazaar and some of the items they have selected for this special occasion. Everything will be available for a generous discount.
 
showcases Andreas’ unique edit of products in a gallery-like environment. The product selection curated according to his fundamental belief in quality, sustainability and above all a personal attachment to each item.
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With a special focus on sustainability and ethical production, is a pioneer in the industry, while creating timeless pieces of jewelry. With a holistic approach, the company aims to have the greatest possible impact on all business areas in the gold industry and contribute to holistic systematic change in the long term.
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.jaglas founded her company to distribute old recipes from her family pharmacy outside of pharmacies to selected retail stores. The specialty of her products is the very high purity as well as the selection and type of herbs certified according to the German Pharmacopoeia.
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Berlin is informed and inspired by rich cultural diversity, drawing inspiration from Berlin and beyond. Founded in 2004 by Leyla Piedayesh, the brand has grown from strength to strength, embodying an immediately recognisable aesthetic, and pristine attention to detail that delivers dynamic collections of the highest standard.
 
The bazaar is organized by .hans . All the proceeds go to Operndorf Afrika.

Visuals by .catania

22/11/2022

Zugunsten des Operndorf Afrika organisiert Hans Krestel den Charity Bazaar Royal am 4.12. von 13-18 Uhr im Château Royal Berlin.

Im Gegensatz zum vorweihnachtlichen Massenkonsum kommt ein nachhaltiges Shopping-Event mit Getränken und Musik, bei dem alte und neue Objekte, wie Kleidungsstücke mit einer prominenten Vergangenheit sowie neuwertige Sachen von bekannten Marken neue BesitzerInnen finden möchten! Shoppen und Schenken, aber mit Herz!

Mit schönen Dingen von Iris Berben, dem Voo Store, Lala Berlin, William Fan, Swarovski, Vicky Krieps, Andreas Murkudis und vielen mehr!

Mehr Informationen folgen bald! Bleibt gespannt & save the date ❤️

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For the benefit of Operndorf Afrika, Hans Krestel is organizing the Charity Bazaar Royal on Dec. 4 from 1-6 p.m. at Château Royal Berlin.

In contrast to the pre-Christmas mass consumption comes a sustainable shopping event with drinks and music, where old and new objects, like clothes with a prominent past as well as new stuff from well-known brands want to find new owners! Shopping and gifting, but with heart!

With beautiful things by Iris Berben, the Voo Store, Lala Berlin, William Fan, Swarovski, Vicky Krieps, Andreas Murkudis and many more!

More information will follow soon! Stay excited & save the date ❤️

Visuals by Laura Catania