Fair sensations: Grandma (80) dares the thrill with her granddaughter!

Fair sensations: Grandma (80) dares the thrill with her granddaughter!

Visitors to fairgrounds want fun and unforgettable experiences. This wish was fulfilled in a particularly touching way at the folk festival in Goslar. The operator of “Break Dancer No.2”, one of the main attractions, was able to experience a very special moment when an 80-year-old grandmother got on the nostalgic ride with her granddaughter. How news38.de reported that the granddaughter's question to the operator as to whether the trip could be stopped at any time if she felt unwell was particularly noteworthy, as it particularly emphasized the age difference. But grandma didn't want to miss any of the adventure and let herself be carried away by the excitement of “Break Dancer”.

As the ride was in full swing, the two women shared the thrill of each lap of the carousel. The operator was sure that the grandma had unforgettable minutes despite the wild shooting. Soon after, a happy photo of the two was shared on Facebook, which perfectly captured their joy at the hustle and bustle.

A loyal showwoman

The story surrounding “Break Dancer No.2” is not just a snapshot. There is a long tradition behind this attraction. Erika Dreher, the 72-year-old showman, has been at the shooting festival in Goslar for over 50 years. This involvement was most recently recognized by an honor from the Volksfest Association. Sven Schneider, the chairman of the association, presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a certificate as a token of appreciation for her years of presence and her contribution to festival culture Goslar news report.

The Dreher family has a track record with “Break Dancer No.2” that has existed in Goslar for 22 years. It all originally started in 1967 with the Music Express, followed by various other attractions - including the Petersburg sleigh ride. Even though Erika Dreher no longer drives her carousel herself, her daughter is already preparing to take over the family tradition.

Folk festival culture in transition

Folk festivals like in Goslar not only have a nostalgic character, they are also evidence of traditions that have developed over the centuries. The digital cultural asset folk festival archive, as on kulturgut-volksfest.de can be read, deals intensively with this topic. Background information about the folk festival culture and the showmen is carefully documented there. The archive shows that the origins of such festivals often lie in the Middle Ages and that they have developed from sacred events to colorful folk festivals.

With unique festival forms such as the Munich Oktoberfest and regional highlights such as the Cranger Kirmes, it becomes clear how much the folk festival culture in the 19th century was shaped by industrialization. The showmen are not only profiteers, they are also the bearers of these living traditions that continue to delight and unite people to this day.

In summary, the stories of grandma and granddaughter as well as Erika Dreher show the power of community and the effort to keep traditions alive. While the fairgrounds attract visitors of all ages, the longing for shared experiences remains a central element of the folk festival culture. And that's something you shouldn't miss.