Giulia Becker inspires Hannover: reading full of humor and surprises!

Giulia Becker inspires Hannover: reading full of humor and surprises!

Giulia Becker presented her second book “If I don’t go on vacation, someone else will” yesterday in the sold-out large hall of the pavilion in Hanover. The reading attracted numerous fans who were excited about the author's amusing and ironic stories. Becker, also known as a passionate homebody, read her texts in a monotone style, which offered an interesting contrast to the lively short stories.

One of the stories is about a first-person narrator who locks herself in the Media Markt overnight - a bizarre scenario that made the audience laugh. During reading breaks, Becker chatted with moderator Nilz Bokelberg and shared personal anecdotes, including an amusing incident with a microwave.

Entertaining interaction and musical interludes

Another highlight of the event was the singing of the ironic hit song “Barista for a Night,” which Becker and Bokelberg performed together. The mood in the audience was exuberant and characterized by appreciation for the humorous lyrics.

Becker, who is also known as an author for the “Carolin Kebekus Show”, has long enjoyed the status of a popular voice in the German comedy scene. She expressed herself very positively about Hanover and described the city as “Berlin in an annoying way”, which was well received by the audience.

Current discussion about slavery and anti-racism

While Becker created a happy atmosphere in Hanover, the important issue of slavery and the associated racism debate was brought back into general awareness. A comprehensive work on the history of slavery, prepared by Paulin Ismard with over 50 historians and sociologists from more than 15 countries, examines this topic in detail. It looks at the beginnings of slavery in prehistory and its establishment in ancient civilizations.

The exploitation of people linked to violence is clearly defined and analyzed. Historians examine, among other things, the ancient slave trade in the context of Greece and Rome as well as how Judaism, Christianity and Islam dealt with slavery. The transition to other forms of servitude in the European Middle Ages and the revival of the slave trade during European colonization in various continents are other central themes.

Current forms of enslavement and the ongoing legacy of transatlantic slavery, including the associated trauma and guilt, are also addressed. This discussion is important and contributes to the current examination of the topic, identifying racism as a subsequent history of slavery.

Becker's humorous stories stand in contrast to the profound and sometimes stressful issues of slavery that concern society today. The combination of entertainment and serious topics shows how diverse and relevant the cultural debate is.

You can find out more about Becker and her reading in Hanover at HAZ. Information on the current discussions surrounding slavery and anti-racism can be found at Find books.