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durchschnitten das weiße Band

English translation: cut the white ribbon

16:55 Oct 16, 2013
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Folklore
German term or phrase: durchschnitten das weiße Band
Der Vorsitzender der Union und ... eröffneten am Mittag den 28. Internationalen Kongress und durchschnitten das weiße Band.

Is the ribbon-cutting ceremony in Germany done using white ribbon, rather than red ribbon as in English-speaking countries? Or does this mean something else?

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CMarc
France
Local time: 12:09
English translation:cut the white ribbon
Explanation:
In Germany there is no standard color for the ribbon. I have seen several where the colors of the state were used for public buildings. See image below.
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Kirsten Kohlwey
United States
Local time: 04:09
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Perfect, thank you!
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4cut the white ribbon
Kirsten Kohlwey


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cut the white ribbon


Explanation:
In Germany there is no standard color for the ribbon. I have seen several where the colors of the state were used for public buildings. See image below.


    Reference: http://www.neuropool.com/berichte/gesellschaft/woher-kommt-d...
Kirsten Kohlwey
United States
Local time: 04:09
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Perfect, thank you!

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neutral  David Moore (X): So I don't think it should be mentioned.
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