http://www.bloggernews.net/117939 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:44:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.bloggernews.net/117939#comment-911859 klong Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:27:09 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/117939#comment-911859 It is interesting to read how some of the activities associated with 'Ostalgie' are described as 'self-help' and i would venture that perhaps they could further be termed as 'theraputic resources'. Both terms however, suggest that this is a reaction to some sort of trauma or malaise and i'm just wondering if this is actually the case. I noticed, some time ago that there were DDR-themed parties and weekends taking place, apart from the recent television programmes dedicated to the same. Can anyone tell me if these still take place? I would like to see who goes to these events and why. It is interesting to read how some of the activities associated with ‘Ostalgie’ are described as ’self-help’ and i would venture that perhaps they could further be termed as ‘theraputic resources’. Both terms however, suggest that this is a reaction to some sort of trauma or malaise and i’m just wondering if this is actually the case. I noticed, some time ago that there were DDR-themed parties and weekends taking place, apart from the recent television programmes dedicated to the same. Can anyone tell me if these still take place? I would like to see who goes to these events and why.

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