Mayport in Vettweiß: 13 cars damaged-30,000 euros damage!

Mayport in Vettweiß: 13 cars damaged-30,000 euros damage!

In the preparation period for the May celebrations, there was an unusual incident in Vettweiß-Froitzheim on Saturday evening, in which a tractor with a maypole damaged several parked cars. At around 7:40 p.m., the police in Düren were alerted by concerned car owners, who discovered significant paint damage on their vehicles. A total of 13 cars were affected, the estimated property damage amounts to around 30,000 euros. At first there was neither a vehicle nor people as a cause.

In the course of the investigation, the Euskirchen police came across a tractor in a Zülpicher town, the maypole crown of which protruded on the side. This was the decisive piece of the puzzle. A 21-year-old man from Zülpich was identified as a potential cause and stated that they had driven the team through Froitzheim at the time in question without notice the damage. His driver's license was ensured because he had removed from the scene of the accident, and now the investigation against him is running.

Details of the incident

The witnesses in Vettweiß had provided indications of Maiensellschaft that had previously driven through the district. The police discovered considerable paint damage on twelve other parked cars, which illustrates the dimension of the incident. Residents had noticed the damage when they checked their own vehicles. The police are now looking for other vehicles in surrounding towns that may have been involved in the incident.

These events are an unexpected side effect of the mayifies, which are often connected to the installation of maypoles. The custom of setting up may have a long tradition in Germany and takes place primarily for the Walpurgis night and May 1st. This day is not only known for the maypole, but also for its historical importance. The night of May 1st is often referred to as a Walpurgis night, a festival that celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of spring.

tradition and meaning of the maypole setting

Walpurgis night is associated with various customs that go back to the 8th century. It is also shaped by the sacred nun Walburga, whose remains were brought to Eichstätt on May 1st. This day of the weapon show was originally dedicated, but has developed over the centuries into a holiday for spring, in which maypoles play a central role. In many regions, the may fire is inflamed to avert evil spirits and illnesses and to celebrate spring. In addition, Maikönig and Maikönigin have the task of aligning the may festival, which is regularly connected to the auction of email marriages.

With the incident in Vettweiß-Froitzheim, however, not only the traditions are affected, but also raises questions about security during preparations for the May celebrations. The police therefore asks all witnesses to report information from the guard in Düren.

For many people, spring festivities are an important part of social life, but the incidents like this remind that even the most beautiful traditions can have their dark sides. The maypole tradition is in an important cultural context, combined with celebrations that have a deeply rooted story.