Marjon is Dutch and came to Leipzig in August 2013 with her family, because her husband got a job in the area. At the time she still had her own copywriting company, producing Dutch texts for websites, press releases, brochures, etc. She is an avid social media user and a passionate (digital) networker. Marjon has a degree in tourism management, which partially explains why she is always on the look-out for interesting Leipzig events and attractions.
By Marjon Borsboom October 8th ► TEDxHHL – the first TEDx in Leipzig Event with famous speakers about Technology, Education and Design. More info re. program & tickets http://www.tedxhhl.de/program/ October 9th ► Lichtfest at Augustusplatz Every year on October 9 Leipzig celebrates the start of the Peaceful Revolution in 1989 that eventually led to the
Moresummer ain't over yet. go out and enjoy it!
MoreIf you still don’t know what to do Saturday, then why don’t you check these out? 29th August ► Drachenbootfestival – Dragonboat festival at Cospudener See Local teams race with their abundantly decorated dragon boats, dressed in matching outfits. More info (in German) on event page. 29th August ► Klassik Airleben – Opening of the
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That moment when Leipzig becomes... a comic mecca! Comicgarten Leipzig - Saturday, September 5th.
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Been fun running these event posts by reader Marjon Borsboom. Many things I probably wouldn't have heard about otherwise. This weekend, for one, the Vikings are coming to town. But they seem to have become a lot more tame since their erstwhile time of conquests, judging by the plastic swords and helmets and children's rides
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