New king in the shooting festival: Sebastian Mette triumphs in Holthausen!

Sebastian Mette ist neuer König der St. Sebastian Schützenbruderschaft in Holthausen. Er gewann das Vogelschießen am 20. Juni 2025.
Sebastian Mette is the new king of the St. Sebastian Schützenbruderschaft in Holthausen. He won the bird shooting on June 20, 2025. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

New king in the shooting festival: Sebastian Mette triumphs in Holthausen!

Holthausen, Deutschland - in the picturesque Holthausen, where tradition and customs are held up, the shooting festival was recently celebrated. Bird shooting was particularly exciting, in which a new king was crowned. Sebastian Mette secured the title of St. Sebastian Schützenbruderschaft Holthausen-Huxel with the 133rd shot and thus entered the footsteps of numerous traditional predecessors. This event attracts the locals and visitors alike and brings a festive atmosphere to the place. As the Sauerlandkurier were the best pictures of the festival and the joyful atmosphere among the rifle brothers and sisters value.

Bird shooting is a deeply rooted tradition in Germany, which is not only important for the shooters, but also for the entire community. Here, a wooden bird is attached to a high rod, which is shot down with crossbow and special bolts. The shooter that gets the last piece of the bird becomes king. This unique way of obtaining the title is the heart of the shooting festival and gives up the roots of customs. It was always heard among the spectators and participants: "He shot down the bird!" This phrase has originally explained in this ritual, such as dsb.de.

music and celebrations

But the shooting festival in Holthausen has a lot more to offer. It is also accompanied by a colorful music program that is a festival of the senses for both young and old. The event is a real music festival that gives the guests a lot of entertainment and creates a good atmosphere. Like Düsseldorf currently reports, there is a lot of music in the festival of the St. Sebastians that vibrate the waves of the celebration brings.

At such a festival, the move is also an essential component in which flag swiveling is cultivated. This custom is particularly important in the Rhineland. Traditionally, the shooters carry their festive costumes and proudly show their club flags. The rifle king recently commissioned the creative design of the wooden targets for the decoration of the rifle houses, and thus tradition and art are wonderfully combined.

A look into the future

The shooting festival is more than just an occasion to celebrate; It also serves the social exchange that is rooted in the heart of the village community. While the festival is often perceived as a mixture of a fairground and beer tent, it follows a firm process that is deeply anchored in customs. The combination of happy celebrations and respectful honoring of traditions is a sign of the vitality of these cultural practices that are passed on across generations.

On this occasion it becomes clear once again how important these festivals are for the cohesion of the community. Whether shooting, celebrating or making music, in Holthausen the shooting festival is filled with life and joy. The coming months will surely have many preparations for future festivities, and the anticipation for the next meeting and the revival of these traditions is already noticeable.

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