Berlin Techno Culture Receives UNESCO Heritage Status

UNESCO officially recognizes Berlin’s techno culture as part of Germany’s intangible cultural heritage!

On October 22, a special ceremony was held in a magnificent baroque palace called Biebrich, located in Wiesbaden, Germany. UNESCO officially recognized Berlin’s techno culture as part of Germany’s intangible cultural heritage! This means that Berlin’s techno music and dance culture is now recognized as an important cultural treasure.

The ceremony began at 4 p.m. and was attended by many important personalities. Timon Gremmels from the German Ministry of Culture, Christoph Wulf and Marlen Meißner from UNESCO in Germany were present, along with Antje Reppe, an advisor from the cultural heritage research center. The organization Rave the Planet, known for promoting Berlin’s techno scene, was represented by members such as Dr. Motte, Timm Zeiss and Ellen Dosch-Roeingh, who played a major role in making this recognition possible.

Techno Culture in Berlin // Film on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Application

The ceremony ended at around 5:30 pm with a live performance by DJ Dr. Motte, one of Berlin’s most famous techno DJs. It was an exciting moment for techno fans and a great honor for Berlin, where techno has long been part of the city’s vibrant music culture. Now, thanks to UNESCO, Berlin’s techno culture will be protected and celebrated for generations to come!

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