Week 18: Tanz in den Mai, Frauenalia and German Humor

This week on Plus Forty Nine, we sit down with Begoña de la Marta
from Frauenalia — an initiative championing diversity, inclusion,
and equal opportunities across Germany’s economy and society.
Originally from Spain, Begoña shares her experiences navigating the
German job market, the meaning of the word „sachlich“, and why your
accent should be seen as a strength, not a flaw. We’ll also take
you through some of this week’s biggest news stories, from
political shifts to cultural trends that impact expats across
Germany. Plus, since April is wrapping up, we dive into one of
Germany’s most festive spring traditions: Tanz in den Mai. Get
ready to learn why dancing into May is such a beloved tradition and
how you can celebrate like a local. And in our Ask a German
segment, we’re tackling a big one: German humor.