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24T12 Trier: city of Karl Marx

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Born in Trier in 1818, Karl Marx spent his childhood and teenage years in town. He departed for studies in Bonn, Berlin, and Jena, becoming well-versed in economics, history, journalism, and philosophy. I highlight a few traces of Marx (KM) in Trier.

At centre: building where KM lived from the ages of 1 and 17.
At centre is the house where KM was born. The house is now home to the Karl-Marx-Haus, museum about the history of KM.
Inside Karl-Marx-Haus is this 1950 bronze bust of KM, by great-grandson Karl-Jean Longuet.
“Don’t walk.” Near KM-Haus are pedestrian-crossing signals with KM symbols. Images at dusk.
“Walk.” And no, that is not a biped with a dog’s head. And yes, little Karl is carrying a book.

I made all images above with an iPhone15 on 19 May 2024. This post composed with Jetpack for iOS appears on Fotoeins Fotografie at fotoeins DOT com.

New Zealand, true-colour image from NASA Terra satellite, December 2002.

New Zealand: Māori anthems Pokarekare Ana, E Ihowa Atua

New Zealand is located in a part of our planet that’s about as far as one can go. The country provides easy inspiration with her striking scenery and friendly people. Memories remain sharp and fresh after multiple visits to Wellington and Auckland, as well as a solid three weeks in early-winter on the South Island. Truth is: I’ve got a real big soft spot for “Aotearoa“. The more time I spend in country, the more the land reveals deeper insights about her culture and language.

New Zealand recognizes three official languages: English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). Of immediate connection to this land are two Māori songs, “Pokarekare Ana” and “E Ihowa Atua”, which are the unofficial and official national anthems, respectively.

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