DAY 2 #DCHH19
Hamburg Contrasts: Chamber of Commerce and Haus 73
The contrast on Day 2 of DCHH19 could not have been greater: During the day, the stately Chamber of Commerce; in the evening, the ensemble of Haus 73 next to the graffiti-covered "Rote Flora" in the Schanzenviertel.
The district, located between St. Pauli, Altona, Eimsbüttel, and Rotherbaum, owes its name to the Sternschanze, a 17th-century military fortification. Today, neoclassical old buildings from the second half of the 19th century characterize a unique district: a redevelopment area and trendy neighborhood, a popular destination for pleasure-seekers and night owls. In the middle of it all is the "Rote Flora," a scene of riots, burning barricades, and violent clashes every year on May 1st and other suitable occasions.
Haus 73 - a mild spring night in the trendy district
The results-oriented exchange in the 18 sessions of Day 2 was followed by a relaxed evening in the neighborhood: Rough wooden tables, 16 types of craft beer, and singer-songwriter David Beta welcomed the approximately 240 participants at "Galopper des Jahres." At "Jolly Jumper," there was Hamburg sushi, and later in the evening, extensive dancing took place here. Rhineland-Palatinate served palatable white and red wines in the salon above the beer bar. In the backyard, there was fine grilled food and spicy currywurst. On the street, in the mild spring night, tourism professionals mingled with the local scene-goers on the Sternschanze.
With its barely half a square kilometer, Sternschanze is Hamburg's smallest district, yet also one of its most densely populated. Yuppies live here alongside punks and homeless people, autonomists alongside advertisers and students. The houses are "decorated" with graffiti, the tables on the wide sidewalks are fully occupied, and restaurants have opened their window fronts (boarded up for May 1st).
A (mostly) peaceful coexistence between different lifestyles
"Hamburg is an international metropolis with very different districts, where people with completely divergent attitudes to life reside. HSV vs. St. Pauli, Blankenese vs. Altona, Eppendorf vs. Barmbek, 'Pfeffersack' vs. left-wing activist, convertible driver vs. bad weather. Such coexistence demands a good deal of composure. Letting everyone live as they please is not always easy," says Carsten Gluth. His agency, C3 Carpe Connect, once again supported the DCHH event.
The Chamber of Commerce on Adolphsplatz represents the Hamburg "Pfeffersack" – the Hanseatic merchant. Schulterblatt and Schanze, on the other hand, are places of rebellion and alternative attitudes. The Rote Flora stands for this in its extreme form. Gerrit, the boss of Galopper des Jahres and Jolly Jumper, is also a kind of 'Pfeffersack' – just an alternative one.
DestinationCamp organizer Benjamin Buhl: "We wanted to show the participants of DestinationCamp 2019 this diversity. With the necessary composure, not only are different lifestyles and business models possible, but they are also enriching for everyone."
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Parkster, Outdooractive, and DS Destination Solutions present Day 2 of DestinationCamp: