From the spoon to the throne: Gadebuscher rifle chicken in a new light!

From the spoon to the throne: Gadebuscher rifle chicken in a new light!

The Gadebuscher Marktplatz became the scene of a very special event this year: On July 8, 2025, Olaf Großmann was appointed the new rifle king. The ceremony, which was led by rifle chief Lutz Kidawa, brought together not only the rifle guild, but also numerous guest clubs to celebrate this significant moment. Two years after his last royal shot, in which he still received the so -called wooden spoon, Großmann has made his turn to success and shows that it is worthwhile to never give up. [Nordkurier] (https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/nordwestmecklenburg/vom-loeffel-zum-schuetzenkoenig-gadebuscher stellen-competition-on-head-3737669) reports that the appointment of the state rifle association for its long-term merit, the honor cross in Bronze, accompanied by

Another highlight of the day was the handover of the rifle chain by Jörn Schmöker, the current rifle king and managing director of the state shooter association. This solemn ritual is often seen in the rifle system as a sign of continuity and success in the community. Olaf Großmann, who has been a member of the Gadebuscher Schützenkunft and its rifle master since 1992, is a well -known face in the locally anchored rifle tradition.

former and future shooters

As part of the competition, which took place three weeks ago, seven other members of the guild and younger members of archery fought for the title. Particularly noteworthy are the success of the young shooters: Felix Wichert was chosen as a young rifle king, followed by Elias Krüger and Erik Wichert. The girls' competition won Josi Kirchhof while Ida Westendorf was close to her heels. Such competitions not only promote cohesion within the rifle guild, but also show that the growth of rifle is actively promoted and the tradition is on living.

The rifle system has a long tradition in Germany and consists of various customs and cultural practices. It constantly adapts to the social changes and is exercised by people of all ages and gender. Whether in Rhenish brotherhoods or folkloric traditions in southern Germany-a shooting festival is the best known expression of this extensive tradition, as is documented by the UNESCO. The focus is always on the king or the queen, who is recognized with various parades and parades during the celebrations.

community and tradition

The Gadebuscher Schützenzildft, with its 70 members, helps to maintain this lively tradition. The local customs and festivals are an integral part of cultural life, which is supplemented by various celebrations such as balls and morning pints. It is this community spirit that makes the rifle system so attractive and ensures that the values of traditional care are passed on to future generations.

Another aspect that the Gadebuscher protecting guild keeps up are data protection issues that are clarified on the guild website. Information on the collection and use of personal data can be viewed on your website, where it is stated that the data is treated confidentially and only processed in accordance with the legal regulations. This ensures that membership and active participation in the events leave a safe feeling. You can find more about this in the data protection declaration of the Schützenzunft.