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The International Community

Get to know the international community and find out more about the activities in Bern that foster intercultural exchange.

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Christmas around the world

Over 90 countries are represented in Bern – including many that celebrate the festive season in December. We asked four countries from different continents how Christmas is celebrated in their home countries

Personalities

Do you know the international community in Bern? As part of our feature, one individual from the international community is introduced per infoletter. Discover the interesting personalities who enrich our federal city!

Discover the portraits

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Greening Embassies Network

Green resources for Bern: the Greening Embassies Network of Bern initiative shows how embassies can make a sustainable contribution to their host city. The network collectively seeks solutions and best practices on how the diplomatic community in Bern can positively influence its environmental impact.

Learn more about the Greening Embassies Network

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Further activities of the international community

International cuisine in Gross-Wabern

For the second time, the restaurant Gross-Wabern organized a culinary week in collaboration with an embassy based in Bern. Together with the restaurant, the embassy develops and cooks a menu so that the local community can discover the diverse and authentic cuisine of the respective country over the course of a week.

The picture shows a cheerful group of kitchen staff and guests in a restaurant kitchen. Everyone is smiling and giving a thumbs-up, which radiates an atmosphere of satisfaction and pride in the work they have done together.

The picture shows a relaxed and sociable atmosphere in an outdoor area of a restaurant. People are enjoying the beautiful weather, sitting at tables under parasols and listening to a live music performance. The scene radiates cosiness and joy.

Latin American food & culture festival

Every year, the Latin American culture and food festival sets up its tents and food trucks on Münsterplatz. In addition to typical local dishes, there is live music, traditional crafts and, above all, a great atmosphere!