euromaxx: Highlights of the Week

In this edition: German Photographer Thomas Wrede, the Christmasworld Fair in Frankfurt, designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, healthier fast food trend in Germany and finally a visit to the winter sports resort Trysil in Norway.Photographer Thomas WredeGerman photographer Thomas Wrede takes pictures of miniature objects arranged in real-life natural settings. Photographed from carefully-chosen angles, the resulting images distort proportions and play with viewers' perceptions.The Christmasworld Fair in FrankfurtWhy does the Christmas season start in January for some people and why are German Christmas decorations so popular? We head for the Christmasworld trade fair in Frankfurt to find the answers to these and many more questions.Designers Ronan and Erwan BouroullecBrothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec from France are a successful design duo. They have worked for major international brands and created objects ranging from furniture and jewelry to packaging and even houses. Their works have been displayed in some of the world’s top museums and are the focus of an exhibition in Bordeaux.Healthier Fast FoodWith more and more people paying closer attention to what they eat, a former fast food industry executive has started up a new restaurant in Frankfurt offering healthy menu choices, served fast and in appealing surroundings. If the concept proves successful, the owner plans to expand to other German cities.Winter Sports Resort Trysil, NorwayWe visit the Norwegian region of Trysil where the sport of skiing was apparently born. Trysil was home to the first ever skiing club and locals claim that the first skiing competition was held there in the mid-19th century.

Channel: Deutsche Welle Video Length: 26m 28s Date Found: Sun, Feb 06 2011 12:36 AM Category: Lifestyles Date Produced: View Count: 2