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A taste of Germany in Dhaka Goethe Institut completes 50 years

Staff Correspondent
May 7,2010 was an ordinary Friday in Germany. Nonetheless it will be remembered for a long time for a particular reason by the Germans. That day, 432 photographers of the professional association FREELENS travelled to all corners of Germany to shoot whatever happened in front of their cameras: at schools and living rooms, at football grounds and airports, at the parliament and discos.
At villages and cities, the photographers searched for motifs representing Germany. The outcome is a complex portrait of the German society revealing more about the Federal Republic than many history books.
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Goethe-lnstitut Bangladesh is displaying a selection of 50 images from that project The exhibition is on in front of the institute in Dhaka.
The exhibition began on the inaugural day (October 8) of the weeklong celebration programme that is being held at the Dhaka and Chittagong centres of Goethe-lnstitut.
The first day of the celebration also featured other programmes: 'Walking Down Memory Lane’ that revisited the works of the institute over the last five decades; 'Germany Bazar' — a sale of posters, books in German and English; face painting; certificate giving ceremony and a classical music performance by 15 selected students.
The highlight of the second day (October 9) was the staging of Centre for Asian Theatre's play "Metamorphosis”. The play was staged at the auditorium of the institute.
Adapted by Anisur Rahman from Franz Kafka's fictional work "The Metamorphosis”, the play has been
directed by Kamaluddin Nilu. The play reveals the existential imprisonment of a character by social and economic circumstances.
“Metamorphosis” begins, as the central character, Gregor Samsa, becomes a giant insect. His family, dependent on his income, is now almost forced into destitution upon this transformation. The family members gradually become more independent and capable. As their former source of support becomes completely reliant on their love and
care, they are less willing and able to provide for him.
Azad Abul Kalam and Rahmatullah Basu played the roles of Gregor Samsa and his inner voice respectively.
The celebration programme will also feature a concert by German artiste Jens Friebe and local rock band Black. The concert will be held on October 13 at the Berlin Hall, Goethe Institut in Dhaka. A similar concert will also be held at Goethe Institut Chittagong today.