Berlin falls asleep: 24 languages, 55 votes - a song for the night!

Berlin falls asleep: 24 languages, 55 votes - a song for the night!

A very special project has now gained a foothold in Berlin: Under the title "Berlin falls asleep", an impressive project for the collection and archiving of leather is launched. With a diverse population that comprises more than 170 nations, this initiative is not only a cultural experiment, but also a valuable contribution to the preservation of intangible cultural heritage. Since February 2025, people from all over the city have been able to sing their lullabies and thus participate in this wonderful collection. According to n-tv have so far come together in 24 different languages, including Africaans, Arabic, English, German, Japanese, Spanish and Turkish.

The project enables everyone to take out sails comfortably from home by an online tool. These songs are not only melodies, but also combine generations and offer consolation and security. State Music Councilor Berlin , this colorful collection is archived in the long term and on the online platform of the endangered Languages Archives provided.

So far, 55 participants have participated in the previous recording session. It is particularly impressive that the German language is represented with the most submissions, with only four songs being submitted twice. The next opportunity to contribute a personal lullaby will be on June 28, 2025 during the long night of sciences. Workshops and concerts that take place in the course of the year will also present the collected song and offer it a worthy setting.

This initiative impressively illustrates how music combines cultures and preserves the collective memory of a city. Perhaps there are also unforgettable idlers in your circle of friends who are worth being included in our modern cultural treasure chest!