Tollwood Festival
Introduction
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The Tollwood Festival lasts 32 days in the summer from June 16th to July 17th. It is located on the south side of Olympia Park and admission is free. When you enter the festival you will find a vibrant scene filled with cultural shops and eclectic booths from around the world with the Olympic Tower on the skyline. Music, food, and drinks can be found around every corner. This festival has the goal of making Bavaria completely climate-neutral and sustainable.
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Entrance
Booth with drinks
Moroccan Tent
Inside the Moroccan Tent
Skyline view of Olympic Tower
Food booth with couscous and falafel
Backstory and Context
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The Tollwood Festival's motto is Klar Zur Wende (ready about). The goal of the festival is for Bavaria to be climate-neutral by 2040. This means financial independence from Russia and no more use of coal and oil. With the current war and political climate, this issue is even more pressing and important to Bavaria. The festival promotes hope that this goal is achievable, and promotes the use of renewable energy from the sun, wind, and geothermal energy.
The Tollwood Festival grounds are also called the Market of Ideas. This area is where visitors of Olympia Park can grab a delicious meal and enjoy the music and scenery. Theatrical performances and various events also occur throughout the 32-day festival. Local musicians, as well as international artists, perform and there is never a shortage of events and excitement.
There is also a winter version of the Tollwood Festival. The Market of Ideas is open with holiday festivities and handmade crafts. A tent is set up with information about various social and ecological topics. The winter festival takes place at Theresienwiese.
Sources
https://www.tollwood.de/en/tollwood-sommerfestival/