Germany, Bonn
Ohrenkuss... da rein, da raus
Ohrenkuss is a magazine made by people with Down syndrome.
People with Down syndrome write in Ohrenkuss about what moves them, they share with readers their insights and feelings.
What is Ohrenkuss... da rein, da raus?
Literally translated: Ear kiss …in here, out there.
A founding member Michael Häger explains:
"You see and hear a lot. Most things go in one ear and immediately out the other.
But some things are important and stay in your head - that is an 'Ohrenkuss'."
Ohrenkuss is a magazine.
All texts in the magazine are written by people with Down syndrome.
They write about everything that's important.
For example:
- Love
- Fashion
- The beginning of life
- Time
- Sport
Ohrenkuss has existed since 1998.
Since then there have been 2 editions every year.
Ohrenkuss is independent, and it is free from advertising.
The magazine is sustained through subscriptions, sales, and events such as readings.
Ohrenkuss author Björn Langenfeld believes:
"What can be said: Ohrenkuss is a must-read. Everyone"
His colleague Marc Lohmann explains the Ohrenkuss project like this:
"Well, we write and also drawings are made.
And you have to listen.What can you work for the paper: Ohrenkuss naturally.
Headlines."