Flaunting, not scrimping, is the order of the day: at the Tendence consumer goods trade fair it's all about "deception." This is what the customers want, at least according to designers who introduce ever more pseudo-luxury goods. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Who would not want a big brother to answer all possible questions? Piggeldy has such a brother. He wants to know a great deal of Frederick. In this episode, Frederick explains what wind is.

Friedberger Platz is a happening place in Frankfurt and, other than a few minor glitches, even a pleasure for the restaurant owners whose establishments are busy every Friday evening.

The Lucas International Children’s Film Festival presents the new Tom Sawyer film, which was made in Germany. Countless children came to see it as well as got a glimpse of the leading actors.

The German-French-Israeli film Playoff about Israel’s most famous basketball coach, Ralph Klein, was shot mostly in Wiesbaden, Germany. rheinmaintv interviews the lead actors and reveals a summary of Klein’s life.

Where does a princess reside and what's the definition of the old saying "noblesse oblige"? Princess Floria of Hesse answers these questions in this third part of the series. The lesser guests also get a chance to speak as well as the general manager of the Hessische Hof, Eduard M. Singer.

A German Christmas is also about the food and the sweets! Eva shows us what she likes to eat for a traditional dinner on Christmas Eve as well as her favorite Christmas pastry...

The small town of Markgröningen in Baden-Wuerttemberg is known for its fast shepherds. For over 500 years the offspring of local shepherd families race against each other as well as for a sheep. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

RheinMain Szene reporter Raudy is out and about again to find out where Frankfurt residents like to hang out on Friday nights. There is an open space called Friedberger Platz where people sit on blankets and enjoy wine and beer till late.

Going all out: The automotive industry presents itself at the International Autoshow in Frankfurt as a successful market. The trade show booths are large and flashy, and there is little sign of the crisis, but the manufacturers do admit that steep growth is a thing of the past. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Actress Jessica Schwarz talks about her responsibilities as ambassador of Michelstadt, about her hotel and her future projects.

German educational rappers Rapucation sing their song “Our Berlin” and accompany the participants of the so-called “integration run,” which was organized in 2010 in order to bring the multicultural Berliners together.

In this second part of the series, Floria Princess of Hesse tells about her connection to designer Nina Hollein and the Hessischer Hof. The participating children also talk about their role as models.

Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Frederick. This time Piggeldy wants to know what “playing” means.

She became famous as Lothar Matthäus' girlfriend and then the relationship ended. Now Ariadne is looking for a new challenge, and she found it in the alpine mountain world of Austria. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Judith works as a bar keeper at the Brezel Bar in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Aside from a variety of cold and hot beverages, pretzels in all variations are of course the main attraction of this establishment. Yummy!

Self-proclaimed “modern singer-songwriter” Johannes Oerding is interviewed by RheinMain Szene reporter Thomas Raudnitzky.

Paranormal phenomena have been reported at the medieval Ludwigsburg castle. Come along with members of the Lake Constance Ghosthunters Agency and learn about their findings. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

If one woman spends three hours at the hairdresser, how long do 18 women spend there? We take you behind the scenes with the 18 candidates of Miss North Rhine-Westphalia 2010 to find out what it takes to become a “Miss”. A video by HiB.

At this fashion show the models tear their clothes off. Eroticism, wit and style - that spells burlesque! The women of the female dance group the Teaserettes show a lot of skin and sexy fashion on stage as well as behind the scenes. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Floria Princess of Hesse and Frankfurt designer Nina Hollein organized a fashion show at the Hotel Hessischer Hof. Nina Hollein describes her style as extravagant, timeless and functional. Her garments were presented by children and ladies.

Her time as a supermodel on the runways of the world may be past, but Claudia Schiffer still strikes a good figure on the red carpet. "dpa video" interviewed her at "Vogue Fashion's Night Out" in Berlin. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Are you interested in the earliest motors and cars? Send an email to the Hochhut Company, celebrating its centenary next year. Their collection of fully functioning originals is one of a kind. verkauf.service@hochhut.de

Since the publication of his new single "Only in My Head" and the corresponding album Dust & Fantasy, German musician Andreas Bourani is permanently on the go, giving interviews and playing concerts. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]