Gildegericht Wildeshausen: bizarre judgments and fines for Pentecost!
Gildegericht Wildeshausen: bizarre judgments and fines for Pentecost!
On Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2025, the Gildegereiche of the Wildeshauser Schützengilde took place in the Oldenburg district, which came up with a variety of convictions and bizarre incidents. Among the defendants were swindlers, thieves and people who were guilty of refusal to marry. A striking case was the forced marriage of a young woman named Henrike with a farmer, for whom a punishment was imposed until 2028. In this context, the bridal father had to cover the costs, which caused amusement for those present. This is reported by the Kreiszeitung .
Another remarkable case concerned Helmut Niester, who was convicted of "calorie robbery" by his son and had to pay a fine. A Bundeswehr's senior sergeant was also confronted with the consequences of an incident in which he caused stumbling blocks and also got away with a fine of half a month. In addition, a man tried to bribe the guild dish with bottles of egg liqueur, but was only able to obtain mild treatment after showing two more bottles. Ultimately, he received a fine, the execution was spared.
context of the negotiations
The guild's guild responsible were not only concerned with violations of the guild regulations, but also with another argument that the local community whirled up. In the summer of 2023, the term “Wildeshausener” was considered hurtful at a GO court on which the term “Wildeshausen”, which led to a provocative debate. A process was convened to clarify this, and the wax soldiers led the actors to the historic town hall. According to
It is obvious that such events not only provide amusement, but also reflect the deeply rooted customs in the region. The rifle system has a long tradition that goes back to the Middle Ages. It is an important part of regional identity in Germany, according to the information of the DSB . Rifle festivals and the associated customs contribute to community formation and are an expression of historical and social developments.
As part of the celebrations and oral negotiations, which shape the Gildegericht and the GO court, it becomes clear that the rifle system remains of central importance for the citizens of Wildeshausen and the surrounding area both as a cultural heritage and a social event. While traditions live on, adaptability to social changes as a fascinating characteristic of this institution
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