Stinky-fingered nutcracker fights against cheap copies
Who is the nutcracker giving the finger to? The story behind the rebellious wooden figure from Seiffen.
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2,000 visitors expected - Seiffen becomes a toy mecca
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.
European toymakers meet in Seiffen
Toys from the Erzgebirge are very popular and an intangible cultural heritage. Now international experts are coming together to showcase their craftsmanship.
Erzgebirge people put Trump on a pedestal: as a smoking man
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.
Erzgebirge arts and crafts receive cultural heritage status
A tradition with a future: the arts and crafts of the Erzgebirge have been cultivated and developed for centuries. Now it is being elevated.
Smokers from the Erzgebirge: Honecker and Kohl as new figures
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 to become intangible cultural heritage
Arts and crafts in the Ore Mountains are to be recognized as intangible cultural heritage. Culture Minister provides information about the application and opportunities.
Nutcracker Wilhelm returns from space
The nutcracker Wilhelm from the Ore Mountains is back home after his trip into space.
Nutcracker Wilhelm back home from space
The nutcracker Wilhelm from the Ore Mountains is back home after his trip into space.
"Climate glue" as a smoking figure from the Ore Mountains
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." ..