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周末好去处：湖区 作者：Gabrielle Wroe | 翻译：Hui Liu Tuesday, 18 November 2025 和你的好朋友找一个周末打卡湖区（Lake District）吧！对于繁忙的大 学生活而言，这绝对是一个放松身心的好去处。周末游可以让你焕然一新， 更重要的是可以解锁很多好玩儿的地方。有时候，你只是需要换一个环境来 缓解一下学习压力。 和你的好朋友找一个周末打卡湖区（Lake District）吧！对于繁忙的大 学生活而言，这绝对是一个放松身心的好去处。周末游可以让你焕然一新， 更重要的是可以解锁很多好玩儿的地方。有时候，你只是需要换一个环境来 缓解一下学习压力。 在诺丁汉，哪怕只有一两天的休息时间，预算低的好去处还是非常多的。 作为一个学生党，我可以推荐很多值得一去的好地方。英国的大学生活不 免有一些学习或考试压力，因此，我们要清楚劳逸结合对身心健康的重要性。在这里，我强烈推荐湖区，一个隐世之地，也是我觉得去过最如诗如画的 地方之一。去年春天，我和我的伙伴第一次探索湖区，并在迷人的Dent小村 度过了美好的周末时光。 自驾是探访湖区最方便的交通方式，从诺丁汉出发，车程2个半到3个小时，沿途还能欣赏非常治愈的自然风景。或者，你也可以选择搭乘火车。从英国不同地区出发，都有火车能到达湖区国家公园覆盖的各个小镇。如果你有学生折扣卡（railcard），坐火车会是一个相当划算的选择。住宿方面，我们3天2晚的行程选择了一家经济型民宿，不仅住得舒适，而且价格友好。湖区还有很多青旅可以选择，适合省钱小能手们。 如果你是徒步或户外爱好者，那么湖区绝对是最佳目的地。不管你选择住在湖区的哪个片区，周边都有无数的徒步路线，自然风光也让人应接不暇，所以，你无需担心无处可去。不管你是新手还是有经验的徒步者，湖区遍布不同难度的徒步路线可以满足各类人群的需求。如果你想尝试轻松悠闲一点的路线，我个人推荐温德米尔湖（Lake Windermere），相信很多人对这个地方都不陌生，在这里，有如画般的湖景和山景，也有平坦的徒步小道。当然 ，湖区最具挑战性的、景观最令人惊叹的路线非斯科菲峰（Scafell Pike）莫属，它也是英格兰的最高峰。在结束数小时的徒步后，你可能想找个地方歇一歇，湖区的众多小镇都有氛围感满满的酒吧和咖啡馆，你可以美美地安排一顿。 如果你对徒步并不感冒，那也不愁无事可做。湖区，顾名思义，有很多湖，所以你可以体验一下划船项目。当地还有一些市场、精致小店和咖啡馆，如果你对历史感兴趣，可以去逛逛附近的博物馆或历史遗迹，也能对湖区的悠久历史有更多的了解。 无论你是想和朋友一起探索英国，还是想找一个短途旅行的去处，毫无疑问，湖区是你的不二之选。 About the Author How to Navigate the Navigo: A Guide to Paris Transport Charlie Bodsworth Beyond Creatures: Unveiling Pokémon’s Multicultural Universe Jasmine Johal How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionising the Tourism Experience Jasmine Johal Header image is copyright free and courtesy of Unsplash. Article images provided by Gabrielle Wroe. Work is translated into (Mandarin) Chinese by Hui Liu. Want to read the English article? Read it here ! For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Want to translate an article? Check out our submissions tab. Tags: Travel Travel Guide England Lake District Weekend Getaway Gabrielle Wroe Hui Liu Categories: Experience Travel Travel Tips Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? It seems that when the mother is British and the father French and they both live in France their children seem to be more bilingual than when the mother is French and the father is British . This is what we called mother tongue , isn't it ? Time Published Niamh average rating is 3 out of 5 Such an interesting article! Time Published LOAD MORE

The Language Taking Over the World: English as a Lingua Franca Emma Burnett Friday, 26 January 2024 As the English language clings onto its lingua franca status, what does this mean for the rest of the world? Is English a threat to other languages? Or is its growth an inevitable effect of globalisation? Emma Burnett discusses. Imagine a world where everybody speaks English — a world where there would be no linguistic variety, any language other than English would be extinct, and where our linguistic identities would cease to exist. As English continues to be more and more widely used across planet Earth, this could potentially become our reality. The English Language has been considered a lingua franca since the late 19th and early 20th centuries, due to its use within British colonies. Since then, it has held onto its lingua franca status, and is continuing to rapidly grow in popularity. Nowadays, English is the official language of 86 countries globally, making it the most widely spoken language in the world. So, what makes a language a lingua franca? It is simply a shared foreign language used by two parties that speak other different languages. Primarily, this is about international communication. English being so widely spoken facilitates transnational correspondence and relations – it is the unofficial language of science, technology and business. Having an international common language can eliminate any language barriers between people involved in international relations, which allows for more effective communication. The downside of this, however, is the exclusion of non-English speakers. The expansion of the English language could isolate those who don’t speak it. A strong command of English is now essential for accessing the more prestigious higher education institutions, such as the University of Oxford, Stanford University and Harvard University. What’s more, is that as English grows, other languages go extinct in its wake. A language dies every two weeks. At this rate, it is no wonder that English’s rapid growth is a cause for concern. As languages die, so do identities. Language is intrinsically linked with a person’s heritage and culture; these risk being erased when the English language supersedes the native language of another country. However, there are certain situations in which cultural identities can pre-exist with the global adoption of the English language. ‘Singlish’, or Singaporean English, is a variety of English spoken in Singapore which allows its speakers to hold onto their cultural identity and heritage by adapting features of English. Some features of Singlish include repeating an adjective to indicate intensity (e.g., ‘hot hot’) or simplifying a verb phrase: ‘I have already eaten’ becomes ‘eat already’. English varieties like Singlish prove that global identities can still flourish even whilst speaking a lingua franca. Singlish is unique to Singapore and continues to reflect Singaporean culture. Of course, there are other significant aspects of cultural identity aside from language, such as tradition, cuisine and values. In this case, Singapore is still rich in culture and heritage, regardless of its adoption of the English language. Nonetheless, it is important to hold on to our cultural identities and prevent all our world’s beautiful and unique languages from being engulfed by English. There is so much value in living in a world so rich and diverse in languages, cultures, and identities, and this is something which should be treasured. About the Author Emma is our Editor in Chief for 2024-25. She is a third year International Media and Communications student and aspiring journalist. She loves being a part of Lingo as it allows her to combine her passion for arts, cultures and languages with writing articles. What makes a language “easy” to learn? Aidan Cross Words of the Year 2023 Charlie Bodsworth The Language Taking Over the World: English as a Lingua Franca Emma Burnett Reference links: https://www.wordspath.com/countries-with-english-as-the-official-language/ https://lingua.edu/the-most-spoken-languages-in-the-world/Vanishing Voices ( nationalgeographic.com ) https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-33809914 Copyright free images via Unsplash. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: language English globalisation linguistics Emma Burnett Categories: Language and Linguistics Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? It seems that when the mother is British and the father French and they both live in France their children seem to be more bilingual than when the mother is French and the father is British . This is what we called mother tongue , isn't it ? 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I Went to a Naked Orchestra: A Review of Carta by Monica Calle Niamh Woodhouse Friday, 25 March 2022 Impressive, thought-provoking and moving, Carta by Monica Calle tackles the modern-day topic of female empowerment amongst other themes. Our Editor-in-Chief, Niamh Woodhouse, shares her experience of attending the 'naked orchestra', read on to find out more. Everyone tells you that a year abroad comes with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. However, one experience I did not expect was attending a naked orchestra. My friends and I wanted to make the most of Festival Iberoamericano de Teatro (FIT) , an international theatre festival that was taking place in Cadiz, the city of my Erasmus placement. So, we decided to get tickets for its inaugural show and had to take a second look when we read its description in the festival’s program. Image caption: The silhouettes of the female musicians stood close together in a line across the stage. When opening night came around, we arrived at the historic Gran Teatro Falla and climbed up to our seats in the Galera (gallery seats). Awaiting the start of the show, we were giggly, guessing what the next hour and a half could hold and expecting to awkwardly laugh throughout. Then onto the stage came the show’s director and creator, Mónica Calle, to give a speech detailing the importance of the show to her as well as the strong connection she felt to Spain, the country of her birth. She also introduced the cast of around 25 female performers of varying heights, races and physical builds – still fully clothed at this point. After this, the lights dimmed, the women undressed and collected their instruments; then the performance began. Over an hour and a half, the performers interpreted Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, with the traditional orchestral instruments, as well as their voices and bodies. Against what we had originally thought, a few minutes into the show we didn’t think about the fact that the actresses were naked anymore and simply enjoyed the art that was playing out in front of us. Image caption: Silhouettes of the female musicians playing their instruments on a low-lit stage. After the show, we got the opportunity to meet and have some drinks with the actresses – thanks to a friend, Fatima, who worked at the festival. Chatting to them, we were shocked to find that they were a similar age to us and that, although they had all had experiences on stage before, only a few of them were actual musicians or trained ballerinas. However, this surprising fact was no coincidence and turned out to be an integral part of the show. Calle had purposely chosen actresses with little to no experience of professional dancing and playing music, in an effort to push the human form to its very limits and demonstrate that the impossible can be achieved as a collective. This collectiveness and sisterhood could certainly be felt amongst the young women, both on and off the stage. During the spectacle, they managed to disguise any inexperienced wobble or misplayed note from an individual performer by working harmoniously as an ensemble. From talking to them after the show, you could see that a real friendship, even a family, had formed between the actresses as they chatted and complimented each other on their performances. The idea of sorority was also reflected in the fact that the women were naked, with many of them saying that being nude on stage was a lot less daunting knowing they were together as a whole, united in their vulnerability. Calle and her troupe are currently touring Europe with Carta and I would wholeheartedly recommend attending if it comes to a city near you! The show truly demonstrates female empowerment as the women together take on impressive feats and push their bodies and skills to the limit, ultimately triumphing over adversity. ★★★★ ☆ About the Author Niamh was the founder of Lingo Magazine, was Editor-in-Chief for 2022/23, and is now a Lingo alumni. Speaking French and Spanish, she has a particular interest in articles about history, culture and travel! Whilst studying in Cadiz, Niamh met other language students from universities across the UK and soon discovered that many of them write for language magazines at their universities. Seeing this gap in the market for a language magazine, she set up the magazine alongside an amazing committee for her fellow and future language students at the University of Nottingham! Barcelona’s Hidden Gems: Live like a local and escape the tourists Mhairi MacLeod 48 Hours in Seville: Spain's Sunny City Niamh Woodhouse Southern Spain’s Architectural Gems Vicki Mileson Images provided by Niamh Woodhouse. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Spain Orchestra Shows Art Niamh Woodhouse Categories: Review Culture Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! 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Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World Vicki Mileson Tuesday, 15 February 2022 Every culture has their unique way of celebrating Valentine’s Day – a day loved and hated by many. Vicki explores some sweet and strange Valentine's customs from across the globe. Valentine’s Day itself has unclear origins but some people say it came from Rome , and today it is one of the most commercialised days of the year. The story of Valentine’s Day goes that Emperor Claudius II executed two men on 14 February, although different years, who were both called Valentine. According to Roman legend, one of these men healed his guard’s daughter’s blindness and left a note signed, ‘From your Valentine’. While in the UK, we may know Valentine’s Day as the day that couples go out for dinner and exchange cards and gifts, each country has their own way of marking the special day. Japan – cryptic chocolate and white gifts It’s traditional for women to gift men chocolates on Valentine’s Day. Giri choco is 'obligation chocolate' for friends and colleagues and honmei choco , ‘true feeling chocolate’ is for someone she has romantic feelings for. In return, on White Day, 14 March, men gift women anything ranging from white chocolates to white jewellery. South Korea – singletons unite As in Japan, women in South Korea give gifts to men on Valentine’s Day and the men then celebrate White Day. However, South Koreans celebrate a third day, known as Black Day . On 14 April, single friends gather to eat noodles and celebrate their singlehood. The day’s name originates from the noodles they eat that come in a black bean sauce. Denmark – guess your secret admirer Since the 18th century, the Danes have been sending gaekkebrev to their crushes (paper snowflakes featuring a poem) and then signing their name in dots to preserve an air of mystery. If the recipient manages to guess the sender’s identity, the sender must buy them an Easter egg. South Africa – wear your heart on your sleeve In South Africa, they literally wear their hearts on their sleeves and pin the name of their sweethearts to their clothes. It’s believed that the tradition came from the ancient festival of Lupercalia, where men would wear the name of their Valentine in a similar way. Guatemala – Valentine’s for everyone Over in Guatemala, Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romance. The focus is also on family, friends and colleagues and the day is more generally named ‘El Día del Cariño’ (The Day of Affection). There’s also an Old Love Parade in Guatemala City which celebrates the country’s senior citizens. The Philippines – government-funded celebrations for the world to see On Valentine’s Day in the Philippines, hundreds of couples come together to get married in public places . Often, the celebrations are government-sponsored, giving less privileged couples the opportunity to tie the knot and covering the cost of the wedding cake, flowers and even rings. France – bonfires in the name of love France is known as one of the most romantic countries in the world, with Paris as the city of love. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, they used to have ‘ une loterie d’amour ’, where hopeful singles would line up on either side of the street and call to each other until they were all paired up. The women left without a partner would then build a large bonfire and burn pictures of the men who had rejected them. The French government later banned this bizarre practice and Valentine’s Day is now more what you’d expect in France. Lots of croissants, champagne, and chocolate! Italy – love at first sight and Shakespearean romance Italy used to have the tradition of young, unmarried girls waking up before dawn to spot their future husbands. Legend said that the first man they saw on Valentine’s Day would be the man they would marry. Today, this is less common and one of the more popular traditions is to exchange ‘ Baci Perugina ’ – small, chocolate-covered hazelnuts wrapped in a romantic quote that is printed in four different languages. In Verona, there is a four-day festival to celebrate love with heart-shaped lanterns and a letter-writing competition to Juliet from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Ghana – for the love of chocolate Valentine’s Day in Ghana has been dubbed ‘ National Chocolate Day ’ to promote tourism and cocoa products, the backbone of their economy. They use the day to get the most out of chocolate-themed menus and exhibitions around the country. Taiwan – communicating with flowers Valentine’s Day in Taiwan looks a lot like Valentine’s Day in Western countries – giving flowers to your loved ones. However, in Taiwan, the colour and number of flowers carry a secret message . Red roses mean ‘you’re my one and only’ and 99 roses mean ‘I will love you forever’, while 108 roses mean ‘will you marry me?’ About the Author Vicki recently graduated her degree studying French and Spanish. She spent her year abroad in Grenoble and Bilbao, meeting people from across the world and sparking a desire to learn an unrealistic amount of languages. Vicki loves all things culture, but especially literature and film. Vicki was our 2022/23 Culture Editor. Southern Spain’s Architectural Gems Vicki Mileson Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World Vicki Mileson What’s On in Nottingham: November Vicki Mileson Copyright free images via Unsplash. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Valentine's Day Traditions Love Around the World Vicki Mileson Categories: Culture Global Culture Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? It seems that when the mother is British and the father French and they both live in France their children seem to be more bilingual than when the mother is French and the father is British . This is what we called mother tongue , isn't it ? 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How did the Convicted Felon Donald Trump Manage to Win the US Elections? Caitlin Morrell Monday, 9 December 2024 While the 2024 U.S. Elections were expected to be close between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Trump won by a landslide of 291 electoral votes to 222, becoming the first convicted felon to be elected president. Donald Trump’s shock victory in the 2024 U.S. Elections has divided the country into two reactions: excitement and dread for what will come in his administration's next four years. This article analyses some reasons for Trump's victory and what happens now. Donald Trump, the candidate representing the Republican party, was criminally convicted in May and found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business record to commit election fraud. And yet, the convicted felon won the election just weeks ago. The two candidates, former prosecutor and democrat Kamala Harris against the former defendant and republican Donald Trump were expected to be neck and neck according to many journalists and political analysts. Yet, in a turn of events, the republican won with over 76 million votes. The outcry from democrats has flooded social media, warning those of minority groups to do whatever is necessary to stay safe. On the other hand, there’s delight from Republicans who believe that Trump will lead America into a better condition than its last administration. Regardless of your thoughts, the revelation of this landslide win is still surprising, considering Trump’s controversial policies, sexual misconduct allegations and criminal charges- an issue of particular importance due to their severity. It makes many question: exactly how did a criminal win the presidential election? Many reasons are primarily based on what went wrong in Kamala Harris’s campaign. For example, Harris lamented the position of the United States regarding minor demographic groups such as LGBTQ+ groups and ethnic minorities rather than focusing on general issues that affect everyday lives of all Americans, such as the economy, crime rates and immigration. One could argue that the threat which some of Trump’s policies and views hold for civil rights in the United States, and Harris’ advocation for equality amongst the American people, including female healthcare and legalisation of abortion nationwide, may explain the demographics for Harris voters. Furthermore, Joe Biden, the current president, dropped out of the presidential race in July rather than earlier after blunders in debates that eroded confidence in the Democratic party. Many analysts and supporters believe that Harris may have stood a chance if given more time to campaign. Further out of Harris’s control as a black woman, is the historical gender and racial bias of presidential candidates where many previous candidates were white and/or male. While she did win over most voters from ethnic minority groups, these groups only make up a small chunk of the United States. Ethnic minorities make up only 72 million of the population compared to over 252 million white Americans according to 2023 statistics, and Trump won over half of the votes from both white men and women. That is not to say that Trump was fortunate based on the opponent’s misfortune. For example, Trump was right to focus on the United States’ economy. 45% of all voters said they were worse off financially than they were four years ago. One Trump voter talking to LBC stated : “We’re tired of being stomped down, we’re tired of high gas prices, we’re tired of being bullied - and we stood up for the first time.” A lot of Trump voters stated economy to be a driving point of their decision, but the attempted assassination of Trump in July could very well be a contributing factor too. Demonstrating resilience he made a public appearance less than two days later. By this point, Trump was dominating polls, leaving Biden behind and Democrats reeling from the defeat that had yet to be confirmed. Trump’s success in the US election is something that could be debated for days for many reasons, but the results have stated its official victor without complaint. While Haris and Biden has peacefully conceded and ensured “smooth transition” for the now President-Elect, it has not stopped them from working. The Biden Administration’s green light for Ukraine to use US-supplied missiles to strike Russia on Sunday (17th) and usage of landmines on Wednesday (20th) indicates rapidly rising tensions for the world. This is a major policy shift from the democrats promise in 2022 to limit anti-personnel landmines. How Trump will proceed in January with the Ukraine-Russia conflict as well as the fate of the United States is something that the world will sure be watching. About the Author Local to Nottingham, Caitlin is an International Media and Communications student and the 25/26 Publicity Officer. While she has yet to actually spend a year anywhere, she has an appreciation of travel/culture and would like to explore outside of her birthplace. Besides late night crash outs, she enjoys laughing at bad films, writing fiction and pacing her room with her music on full blast. Copyright free images via Pexels. 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What’s On in Nottingham: November Vicki Mileson Tuesday, 1 November 2022 Lingo Magazine’s go-to guide for the top cultural events going on in Nottingham this month. November is promising to be the month of comedy, quizzes, the famed Nottingham Christmas market, and lots more cultural fun to get involved in. Hispanic Music Night – 3 November Join Hispanic Soc in on-campus bar Mooch for their music takeover! They promise a night of acts celebrating the variety of tunes from across the Spanish speaking world. Make the most of food and drink deals in Mooch and head down at 8pm. Nottingham Comedy Festival – from 4 November The 14th annual Nottingham Comedy Festival will return from 4 November to 12 November with comedy acts from the UK and beyond attending events across the city. There will be over 80 shows over the nine days. Check out the full line up for times, locations and prices. Canalhouse Comedy Nights – every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month More comedy will be available at the Canalhouse Comedy Nights where up-and-coming acts will be practicing their material. Doors open at 7pm! The Big Quiz at Malt Cross – every Monday Put your housemates’ general knowledge to the test at The Big Quiz at Malt Cross. It will cost £5 per team with proceeds going towards the YMCA. The quiz starts at 7:30pm but doors open at 5pm—organisers are expecting this one to be a hit so get in earlier rather than later. Progressions: More to me than sex work – 5 November Talks: 11am-1pm, 5 November General exhibition: 11am-4pm, 3-5 November This free interactive art installation by sex workers highlights contemporary experiences in Nottingham. The exhibition is right on campus and will be accompanied by a series of short talks about the history, rights, and research on sex work. Although this is a free event, you will need to book to attend the talks. Blk This & Blk That … A State of Urgency – until 6 November At the Djanogly Art Gallery at Lakeside Arts Centre, this exhibition will address racial politics, migration, religion, history, blackness/whiteness with sculpture, installations and photography. Nottingham Cocktail Week – 7 November to 17 November Conveniently coinciding with “Directed Studies Week” is Nottingham Cocktail Week . For £10 you’ll be able to buy a wristband giving you special access to discounts including 2-4-1 cocktails, 2 for £10 deals and exclusive menus at bars across the city. Participating bars include student favourites such as Penny Lane, Revolution Hockley, Revolucion de Cuba, The Beeston Social and The Walrus, among others. Middleway Words Festival – 10 November Attend this evening with local authors at Waterstones Nottingham right in the city centre. This literary festival began online during the pandemic and now connects writers and readers across the Midlands. Authors including Elizabeth Chadwick, Clare Harvey, T.M. Logan, Ian Charles Douglas and Wilf Morgan will be joined by BBC Radio Nottingham presenter John Holmes to discuss all things books. The talks will run from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and tickets will cost £5 for general admission or £4 for Waterstones Plus card members. They are available here . Brown Girls Do It Too: Mama Told Me Not to Come – 11 November Poppy and Rubina, from the critically acclaimed podcast Brown Girls Do It Too (Best Podcast of the Year – British Podcast Awards 2020, Asian Media 2021), will be taking Nottingham Playhouse by storm to celebrate brown British women, sex and everything in between. Tickets range from £18-24. Nottingham Winter Wonderland 2022 – from 15 November It’s what we’ve all been waiting for – the return of Nottingham Winter Wonderland. You’ll have until New Year’s Eve to make the most of the market, festive food stalls and the Ferris wheel in the heart of Old Market Square. Snatched: Drag & Queer Performance Scratch Night – 24 November Hosted at Nonsuch Studios, this open-stage-night promises to showcase some of the best drag and queer talent Nottingham has to offer in a safe and inclusive environment. The night will welcome six drag artists and queer performance makers to share their work, all hosted by a special to-be-announced guest. Event tickets are sold on a pay-what-you-can basis and the suggested donation is £5 – available here . Tarot of Freedom: A Printmaking Workshop – 25 November As part of the ‘Make It Yours’ Creative Workshops at the National Justice Museum, join Paul Henegan to design your own tarot card with the art of printmaking. You’ll learn about tarot imagery, colour, symbols, numbers and energy as you experiment with different artistic techniques. The workshop is from 10am to 12pm and free tickets are available here . Let us know if attend any of these events – maybe even write us a review. We hope you enjoy! 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The Forgotten Victims of the Holocaust Olivia Marshall Monday, 17 June 2024 With the arrival of Pride Month, Olivia reflects on those throughout history who have suffered due to their sexual orientation. Gay men living under National Socialism are often forgotten when remembering those who were persecuted by the Nazis. CW: mentions of the Holocaust and homophobia The gay scene flourished in the Weimar Republic in the late 1800s, despite the introduction of Paragraph 175 into German law in 1871 to prohibit sexual acts between men. The government almost repealed the law and ordered the police not to enforce it, meaning that Berlin had over 100 gay bars and until 1933, Germany was the country with the largest public gay population in the world. Under National Socialism (1933-1945), Paragraph 175 was made stricter, and the most severe prison sentence was increased to 10 years. The Nazis shut down gay bars and meeting spots, and in 1936, a Reich Office was founded to combat homosexuality. The Nazis saw homosexuality in men as a disease and believed that it was a threat to Germany’s birth rate. On the other hand, they believed that lesbians could easily be persuaded or forced to bear children and thus carry on the German race. Male homosexuality went against the ideals of virility and masculinity that were at the heart of the Nazi regime, but that didn’t apply to lesbians, meaning they weren’t considered to be such a threat. During National Socialism, over 100,000 gay men were arrested, around 50,000 of whom were sentenced to prison. In some cases, detained men could be released early if they agreed to be castrated. During this period, prosecutions increased tenfold. Between 5,000 and 15,000 gay men were sent to concentration camps. In the camps, the Nazis used different coloured triangles on prisoners’ uniforms to easily identify why they were imprisoned. Gay men were given a pink triangle, which has since been reclaimed as a symbol of the LGBT liberation movement. It is said that gay prisoners were treated more harshly than any other group and they were often beaten by other prisoners because of their pink triangle. They worked longer hours than other prisoners and were subjected to more physical labour. This is because the Nazis believed that hard work would make them heterosexual. The Nazis also experimented on the gay men imprisoned in the camps to attempt to ‘turn’ them heterosexual. These experiments included testosterone injections, castration, and forced visits to prostitutes. Two thirds of gay men sent to concentration camps died – a far higher figure than the average mortality rate in the camps. After being released from the camps, most men did not talk about their experiences. As Paragraph 175 had not been changed, they were still considered criminals, and many even had to serve prison sentences immediately after their release from concentration camps. Paragraph 175 was not relaxed until 1968 in East Germany and 1969 in West Germany and was not fully repealed until 1994. Germany did not recognise gay prisoners as victims of the Nazis, and they were therefore not entitled to reparations like other victims were. The victims could not speak out for fear of being arrested again up until the point where homosexuality was legalised, but even then, they feared being judged due to public opinion. Many survivors died before homosexuality became more accepted in society and so didn’t have a chance to share their stories. With changing perceptions around being gay, these victims are being commemorated more, and a memorial dedicated to them opened in Berlin in 2008. However, they are still not as known about and talked about as other groups of Holocaust victims. During Pride Month, it is important to reflect upon those who were and still are oppressed for their sexuality, and to remember the gay men who were persecuted and imprisoned under National Socialism. About the Author Olivia was our Welfare Officer for 2023-24. After graduating with a BA in French and German with Translation in 2022, Liv is now completing an MA Translation Studies. Apart from being passionate about translation, she loves to travel, explore new places, and experience different cultures. She is looking forward to meeting others with the same interests through Lingo. The Forgotten Victims of the Holocaust Olivia Marshall Copyright free images via Unsplash. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . 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