German festivals in Frankfurt and Bremen highlight drag art and maritime labor issues

The Sommerwerft Frankfurt cultural parade turned the city’s riverfront into a two‑week stage for queer expression. A drag‑inclusion show headlined by Kelly Heelton combined performances, makeup workshops and audience interaction, emphasizing drag as art and visibility for LGBTQ+ communities.

In Bremen, a series of September events organised by the BeN network explored the realities of work at sea. An audio‑walk through the Überseestadt, a harbor‑tour on the Weser and a two‑day workshop aboard MS D.O.C.H. examined historic and contemporary conditions for seafarers, with particular focus on gender equity and the challenges faced by women in the maritime sector.