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Martensmann Festival: Tradition and festivities in Schönberg and Schwerin!
Experience the Martensmann Festival on November 8th and 9th in Schönberg, Rehna and Schwerin - a lively tradition with a parade and activities.
Martensmann Festival: Tradition and festivities in Schönberg and Schwerin!
Next weekend it will be festive again in the region as the Martensmann Festival is just around the corner. This year, the cities of Schönberg, Rehna and Schwerin invite you to celebrate the old tradition that goes back to the Middle Ages. The Martensman's journey was first mentioned in history books as early as 1520. Back then, a barrel of red wine, better known as Rotspon, was sent from Lübeck to Schwerin in November. The obligation to deliver wine was a result of the Lübeck feud, which had to be paid to the Duke of Mecklenburg. But let's not get lost in history, because today the festival is one of the highlights in the regional event calendar.
The festival opens on Saturday, November 8th at 10:30 a.m. with a parade from the market square in Lübeck to Schönberg. The Martensmann then stops at Bechelsdorfer Schulzenhof at 11 a.m. The musical accompaniment will be provided by the Lüdersdorf fanfare procession, which will ensure a great atmosphere. The little visitors don't miss out either: an extensive children's program begins at 12 p.m. at the Bechelsdorfer Schulzenhof with pony rides, bouncy castles, face painting and craft activities. Your physical well-being is provided with pizza, pea soup, cake, mulled wine and punch, so that you can feast and celebrate at the festival until around 6 p.m.
A celebration for the whole family
After the stay in Schönberg, the Martensmann journey continues to Rehna, where he arrives at 2 p.m. In Rehna, a colorful program is offered in the monastery courtyard and in the German House: performances by Low German clubs, the Rehna trombone choir and the vaulting club provide entertainment. The children at the youth welfare center also show their talent. There is also a small fair and music that enriches the festival well into the night.
On Sunday, November 9th, the Martian finally reached Schwerin. A parade from the castle to the market square is expected at 2 p.m. The barrel of Rotspon is traditionally tapped and served there. This year the Martensmarkt will open at 3 p.m. on November 7th and will attract visitors with a varied program. Varied activities such as acrobatics, fairy tale games, lantern parades and even a fire show promise exciting entertainment for young and old. On the following days the program is enriched with clowning and music.
A cultural heritage lives on
The revival of the Martensmann festival in 1991 built on the historical tradition and has been continued since then as part of regional celebrations. In particular, the inn where Martians traditionally stay remains an important part of this culture. For anyone who has lived in the area for a long time, the festive atmosphere surrounding the Martensmann is not only a delight, but an important part of the region's identity.
Every year the festival attracts visitors from near and far. Since 2020, the custom has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, which only underlines the scope and historical value of this tradition. Anyone who has the opportunity should not miss this special spectacle.
For further details about the Martensmann Festival, [Ostsee-Zeitung](https://www.ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/nordwestmecklenburg/grevesmuehlen/schoenberg-rehna-und-schwerin- Feiern-den-martensmann-das-erwartet-die-wachter-O7WDAVISPNHU5MQ3JM4QIINBSA.html) can be visited. Further information about the history and tradition of the Martensmann can also be found on Wikipedia.