Rursee on flames: heavy rain brakes visitors to the folk festival

Rursee on flames: heavy rain brakes visitors to the folk festival

The folk festival on the Rursee was a challenge for visitors and organizers on Saturday. Instead of the ordinary number of visitors, which in recent years accompanied the sudden rain with bright sunshine. Instead of enjoying the celebrations to the fullest, many people were forced to change their plans and stay at home.

A look at the mood on site

The organizers of the festival had hoped that the rain would not affect the joy in the event. Sander Lutterbach, the organizational manager, expressed his disappointment with the weather conditions, which the folk festival, which was very popular over the past few years, made a dampers. "We have to endure that," he said, pointing out that the overall record of the festival is considered over five years.

The anticipation remains despite the rain

Despite the adverse circumstances, there was hope for a relaxing evening design. It was speculated that the rain could pull off in the evening, which opened the possibility that more visitors would join the festive activities. "At some point it has to stop raining ...", the moderators of the Crazy Boats parade encourage the audience.

program items are running according to plan

Although the weather was strongly influenced by the number of visitors, the planned program of the folk festival was carried out almost throughout. Only with the helicopter round flights caused early termination due to the low demand. Fortunately, however, the traditional fireworks took place as planned, a highlight for which the festival visitors were waiting longingly despite the rain.

a sign of the community

This event shows less the challenge of weather-intact, but rather the strength of the community in Rurberg, which comes together to celebrate traditions. The positive spirit among the organizers and the few present signals that such festivals can be continued even under difficult conditions by supporting the community. Overall, the folk festival remains an important part of cultural life in the region, which will continue to exist in the future.

- Nag