Let's Party Like It's 1925! A Shindig for Thomas Mann's 150th Birthday with the Big Cheese
Commemoration of Thomas Mann's 150th Birth Anniversary Attendance by the Federal President - Proposed Directive by the Commission on Harmonizing Food Labeling Laws Across Member States
Get your tuxedos and fedoras sharpened, folks! It's time to roll back the clock and celebrate in style as we honor the literary genius and son of Lübeck himself, Thomas Mann, on his 150th birthday! Our very own Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is expected to make an appearance at the bash on Friday (4:00 PM), where he'll be sharing the spotlight with Schleswig-Holstein's Minister President, Daniel Günther. And oh, did we mention the kick-off of the "My Time. Thomas Mann and Democracy" exhibition at the Buddenbrookhaus? That's right; it's all happening!
With literary masterpieces such as "Buddenbrooks", "The Magic Mountain", and "Joseph and His Brothers" under his belt, Mann has left an indelible mark on world literature. Remember the sensational "Buddenbrooks" that graced bookshelves back in 1901? Well, that was just the beginning. Five years later, Mann would clinch the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1929, adding another feather in his literary cap. As we celebrate this titan's birthday, the city of Lübeck is hosting a series of events throughout the year to honor his legacy.
Thomas Mann
- Brilliant writer
- Nobel laureate
- Lübeck's finest
Celebration
- World Literature Party
- Appearance by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
- Exhibition at Buddenbrookhaus
Lübeck
- Thomas Mann's Hometown
- Birthplace of a literary legend
Birthday
- 150 years of Mann mania
- The date to remember!
Federal President
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier
- Party crasher extraordinaire
But wait, there's more! If you can't make it to the celebration, fret not! There's still plenty of fun to be had as the Goethe-Institut takes the party global, with film screenings and book discussions planned across different locations to celebrate Mann's life and work. And here's a heads-up, peeps: Mann's works will enter the public domain in January 2026, making his literary legacy more accessible than ever!
If you fancy a more in-depth look at Mann's transformation from a conservative writer to a democrat and his international identity, the International Thomas Mann Conference 2025 is scheduled to take place in Lübeck from June 5-8, 2025, organized by the German Thomas Mann Society. So, whether you're a literature buff or simply love a good party, mark your calendars for this historic event! See you there!
In the spirit of celebrating Thomas Mann's literary genius, the Go-to institution is planning film screenings and book discussions worldwide, ensuring the party extends beyond Lübeck. As Mann's works enter the public domain in January 2026, his literary legacy will become more accessible than ever. With the International Thomas Mann Conference 2025 scheduled in Lübeck from June 5-8, 2025, literature enthusiasts and partygoers alike can delve deeper into Mann's evolution as a writer, democrat, and international figure.
