English Information
Every country and its region has unique festivities which are not only popular in the country of origin but also were there is a diaspora of that people.
The most important festivity in North Germany is a special kale meal which is held in winter throughout the region. The meal consists of a variety of special sausages, kale, potatoes and – of course – a lot of German beer and “Schnaps” (or Aquavit).
This event has its roots in the “Schaffermahl”, a kale-dinner which is held in Bremen every February since 1545.
In Asia we do not have a 500 year tradition (yet), however the kale-dinner “movement” started in Hong Kong approx. 25 years ago, followed by similar events in Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai, Taipei and many other Asian cities.
Over the years, the event became a good old tradition of Taipei’s German community, drawing approx. 100 participants every year. The kale-dinner is a non-profit event organized by a voluntary “kale-committee”, financed through the entrance-fee and with donations and sponsoring from International & Taiwanese companies.