Around 20,000 guests celebrated an unforgettable weekend at the Red Village Festival!

Around 20,000 guests celebrated an unforgettable weekend at the Red Village Festival!

A noticeable touch of history and community hangs over Rottendorf, as the long-awaited village window took place there last weekend. Under the motto “500 Years of Peasants’ Wars – The Storming of the Monastery,” the Red Clubs celebrated with guests from near and far. The village festival committee, which has been organizing this festival since 1993, welcomed a total of around 20,000 visitors. This not only gives the event meaning but also draws the local community together.

The two-day festival began with a traditional flea and flea market, which was a true paradise for bargain hunters. Around 250 dealers presented their wares, from old books to jugs and toys. At 10 a.m., the village people joined historical groups in the festivities, an impressive sight that captivated both young and old.

A dramatic piece on stage

The focal point of the festival was the open-air stage, where the village festival group performed the piece “500 Years of Peasants’ Wars – The Monastery Storm”. It tells of the discontent of the rural population in 1525 and the peasants' revolt against the authorities. Staged by talented local actors, the play took viewers through a moving story of turmoil, arrests and deprivation. The dramatic twists and turns not only captivated history buffs.

On both days of the festival, bands, mimes and dance groups created an exuberant atmosphere. For the little guests there were magicians and fairy tale theaters that made children's eyes shine in no time. On Saturday evening, the streets and beer gardens were well filled, while solo artist “King Ralf” and the band “iNDIKTA” heated up the crowd, with the good mood just bubbling over.

Cultural highlights and festive atmosphere

Sunday traditionally began with a festive service in the monastery church of St. Verena. Afterwards, craftsmen and historical groups moved into the monastery courtyard and presented traditional techniques. A colorful parade with around 350 vintage cars also caused astonished faces.

There were also impressive concerts by the male choir “Bel Chorus” from Norway in the monastery church, which underlined how much culture was at the heart of the event. Visitors had to pay a toll of two euros during the day and three euros in the evening, the income from which helped cover the costs of the festival.

In summary, the village festival was not only an economic success, but also demonstrated once again how important traditions are and how they can strengthen the community. The second chairman, Matthias Piest, paid tribute to the many helpers and was pleased with how peaceful the festive season was. And the weather? As befits a village festival, it was simply ideal.