Summer festival in Groß Ticino: Despite the art of art, the community is united!

Summer festival in Groß Ticino: Despite the art of art, the community is united!

In the small community Groß Ticino in the easternmost tip of Northwest Mecklenburg, the residents suffered a bitter shock: the only painting of the village church, "adoration of the shepherds" from 1812, has disappeared without a trace. This work of art, which played a central role in village life, was not only a decorative part of the church, but also a symbol of the village community. The SVZ reports that the theft in March 2025 made a total of 50 inhabitants of the village. Despite intensive media reporting, the picture could not be found again.

A support association with over 80 members who have been committed to preserving this historic church for many years, was horrified by the loss. The chairman of the association, Daniel Brandt, expressed his lack of understanding because the material value of the painting is estimated as low - a restoration was estimated at around 10,000 euros. Nevertheless, the painting has a high level of ideal value, since it was estimated by the villagers over generations. Brandt hopes that it may still be returned because there have been similar, happy twists in the region in the past.

the summer festival as a sign of confidence

Despite the running shock, there is a party in Groß Ticino! On June 21 there will be a summer party in the village square, in which the village community comes together to celebrate the cohesion and hope of better days. The support association is planning a varied program that is supposed to put a smile on the face of visitors:

• 2.30 p.m.: Magic fairy Rena
• 3 p.m.: pony rides
• 2-16 p.m.: Violin music by Heide Nemitz and two music students
• 4-18 p.m.: Duo Leela Mare plays well-known hits
• bouncy castle for children and semi -precious stones in the sand seven
• raffle with attractive prices
• meals with coffee, cake, grilled grilled, drinks and goat ice cream made of glassin

The proceeds of the festival are used for the renewal of the three choir windows of the church, which are to be designed in color from October. This shows that the villagers take their cultural preservation seriously and are ready to fight for the future, even if the circumstances are currently challenging.

The history of the church

The church in Groß Tessin, which is considered one of the oldest preserved church buildings in western Mecklenburg, was built around 1298 or earlier. Her tower is the oldest, still preserved wooden tower in Germany and is therefore an important historical testimony. Nordkurier emphasizes that the church emphasizes Legend of the region plays.

In recent years, the church has been opened to visitors in the warm months to present the history and the works of art. However, the art of art and the negative emotions associated with it clear that this threat not only endangers the material world, but also the cultural habitat of the villagers. wikipedia reports on the serious effects that art has been on communities and that this is a comprehensive phenomenon.

The villagers stand together to preserve their church and what it stands for. They show that you see setbacks not only as a loss, but also as an opportunity to collect yourself and strengthen your community.