No cars at the meadow market: tradition in danger? Safety concerns!
No cars at the meadow market: tradition in danger? Safety concerns!
In Lutherstadt Eisleben, the opening of the traditional meadow market will be a little different this year than usual. Due to security concerns, the city council decided to do without the use of decorated cars and trucks during the opening parade. This decision was discussed in a special meeting of the city council, with some city councils at risk of decades of tradition. The police and the regulatory office already recommended in June to rule out vehicles for security reasons. Mayor Carsten Staub defended this procedure and referred to dangerous situations for children in recent years. For an hour's duration, the parade without cars should take place before the event will continue in the following four days, according to Staub.
The Eisleber Wiesenmarkt, which will take place on Friday, September 15, 2023, is the largest folk festival in Central Germany. The festival was approved by Emperor Karl V in 1521 and has had a proud tradition since then. With a special focus on safety and various new attractions, the city awaits many visitors this year. There are ten new rides, including the Airborne, the highest air carousel in the world with a height of 65 meters, and the King Kong Tower, a 20-meter-free tower. The prices are more pleasant with 12 euros per liter of beer and 6 euros for a half -liter glass, and the rides are cheaper than at the Oktoberfest.
security measures and current trends
The security situation in Germany also has an impact on events such as the meadow market. After the latest attacks in cities such as Magdeburg and Munich, a general crisis mood can be felt in many town halls. Folk festivals have been canceled in some cities, such as Location in North Rhine-Westphalia, because the security requirements can no longer be carried out. Frank Hakelberg, General Manager of the German Showing Medical Association, is concerned about the future of such festivals, as more and more municipalities are becoming financial bottlenecks and the cancellations of markets and festivals also make local dealers hard.
for the meadow market, including the presence of the police and security service during the event. In order to offer visitors a safe environment, the city recommends preparing for the weather in order to be wicker clothing will. Market stalls and cultural sights, such as the Lutherburtshaus, also provide a change between the rides and marquee visits.
The opening times of the meadow market are as follows:
- Friday: 3:00 p.m. - 01:00 a.m.
- Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 01:00 a.m.
- Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Monday: 12:00 - midnight
anticipation for the festival mixes with a touch of uncertainty, but the city is doing everything possible to ensure that the meadow market not only takes place, but also becomes an unforgettable experience. Whether with a parade or without, the Eisleber are looking forward to celebrating and enjoying with many other guests.
This will remain an important date in the city's calendar, despite the challenges, and the insight to bring tradition and security into harmony with one another, becomes the key to the future of such events.
For more information on the background and details of the Wiesenmarkt, visit the websites of mdr , Wildeast and DetailsOrt Lutherstadt Eisleben, Deutschland Quellen
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