Frielingsdorf shooting festival: Ralf and Elke conquer the crowns!

Frielingsdorf shooting festival: Ralf and Elke conquer the crowns!

The shooting festival in Frielingsdorf reached its climax last Sunday with the ceremonial coronation ceremony of the new majesties. Organized by the St. Sebastianus Schützenbruderschaft, this traditional event attracts many visitors every year and is considered one of the most important events in the local and community life of Frielingsdorf. Guest clubs and brotherhoods from Lindlar, Hartegasse, Helling, Linde, Süng and Waldbruch gathered at the Church of Saint Apollinaris for an impressive parade that put the new shooting family in the spotlight. Oberberg Current reports on the ceremonial coronation of Ralf Dienst and his wife Elke as the new shooting royal couple.

But before the coronation took place, the festival offered a series of exciting shooting competitions on Friday and Saturday. Judith Weglage won the title of Bambini Princess with 251 rings, while Tiago Stelberg led the youth shooting team as Student Prince with 447 shots. The king of kings, Gerd Schulte, was also able to celebrate 218 shots, and the shooting princess, Malin Selbach, won with 270 shots. Ralf Dienst took the crown and the king's chain with an impressive 542 shots - a truly worthy king.

Tradition and celebrations

The shooting festival is more than just a competition; it combines community and tradition. According to schuetzen-frielingsdorf.de, the festival takes place on the third weekend in June, and there is also a fair and fairground fair with numerous attractions for young and old. The “Schützenmeile” offers a sociable atmosphere with drinks stands and a marquee around the parish church. The celebratory parades were accompanied by various music bands, with the Frielingsdorf Music Association playing a special role.

The celebrations started on Sunday morning with the traditional shooting mass and an early concert in brilliant weather. The Kolping family also made sure that nothing was missing by opening a cafeteria in the youth home. The positive response from visitors was reflected in the high turnout - a wonderful opportunity to meet old and new friends.

Fair and social gatherings

Monday marked the culmination of the festival with a short prayer service and the symbolic laying of a wreath at the war memorial, followed by a Bergisch morning pint for the shooting family. This social gathering makes the day special for local residents and friends of the shooting movement. The musical accompaniment by the orchestra of the Frielingsdorf Music Association ensured a good atmosphere among those present.

A festive tattoo concluded the coronation festivities, and the new majesties enjoyed their day of honor at the royal ball with the band “Die 2”, which rounded off the night. The fair offering with rides and snack stands make the Schützenfest an all-round lively event that not only combines tradition, but also the joy of celebrating.

Shooting festivals, like the one in Frielingsdorf, not only offer an insight into regional culture, but also show how these traditions have been kept alive over the centuries. Shooting festivals are widespread in Germany and have established themselves as an important form of community building. alle-schuetzenvereine.de confirms that shooting festivals are celebrated not only in Germany but also internationally - a beautiful example of lived tradition and cohesion in the communities.