Garden night in the monastery: 10,000 candles light up Panschwitz-Kuckau!

Garden night in the monastery: 10,000 candles light up Panschwitz-Kuckau!

Panschwitz-Kuckau, Deutschland - The anticipation for the garden night in the St. Marienstern monastery in Panschwitz-Kuckau is great. On July 19, 2025, the monastery garden turns into a radiant sea of lights with over 10,000 candles. The organizers led by Sonja Heiduschka from the Christian-Social Education Plant Saxony set up the candles on Thursday evening to be ready for the event. Despite a strong downpour before, the positive weather forecast ensures that the guests will have the greatest tea to enjoy the solemn backdrop. [MDR] (https://www.mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen/bautzen/bautzen-hoyerswerda-kamenz/kerzen-gartennacht-panschwitz-kuckau-kuckau- event-102.html) reports that the first garden night in 2006 began with 1,000 candles and developed into this impressive event.

Visitors can look forward to a breathtaking atmosphere, since the candle pictures - consisting of around 100 candles and about twice three meters tall - are designed on secret topics. The motivations of the pictures inspired from the Internet will not be revealed until the event. Last year, anniversaries, such as Caspar David Friedrich's 250th birthday, were celebrated. This year there are 17 candle pictures that are waiting for visitors.

cultural highlights of the garden night

A varied cultural program awaits guests. Felix Räuber, known for his hit "alone" and the music from international TV series such as "Grey’s Anatomy", will give a concert and present exclusive insight into his new album "Travel to the stars". The singer stands for large -format, immersive concert formats that always carry the audience away. There is also an appearance of a Sorbian dance group from Schmerlitz, which creates a good atmosphere with lively dances. Ekz Marienstern adds that a light and fire show of the Ravenchild-Fire will also illuminate the evening.

A real highlight will also be the cooking show by Tasso Witopil, in which he will present a tasty gourmet menu with a dash of comedy. Not only the music will inspire guests, regional providers are also on site to offer their specialties. This not only ensures culinary delights, but also a festive flair in the entire environment.

practical information for visitors

The lighting of the candles will be a common experience that will take about 30 minutes. If you want to participate, you will receive chopsticks with a bliss of the candles and please do not bring your own lighter or matches. The admission prices are 10 euros for adults and 2 euros for children up to 16 years. The tickets are available online from June 15, 2025.

The Saxony region also has much more to offer. If you are looking for sweet specialties, you will find it here. From traditional treats such as Russian bread and Leipzig larks to the original Dresden Christstollen, which may only be produced in a certain area - the Saxon cuisine has a lot to offer. Saxony tourism describes the diversity and the high demands that are placed on the regional products.

A visit to the garden night in the St. Marienstern monastery not only promises a breathtaking experience, but also the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and culinary culinary saxony. Don't miss this highlight!