Day of the drinking halls: Ruhr area celebrates cultural heritage in Witten

Day of the drinking halls: Ruhr area celebrates cultural heritage in Witten

Published: Friday, 16.08.2024 04:19

The celebration of the drinking halls: a cultural highlight in the Ruhr area

The coming Sunday, August 17th, will become a special day in the Ruhr area, because the region celebrates the day of the drinking halls. These traditional sales outlets, also known as Büdchen, are not only places for snacks and drinks, but have also developed into lively meeting points where people can meet and exchange different backgrounds.

A look at the event

In more than 20 cities, distributed across the entire Ruhr area, over 40 boys take part in the celebrations. The event program promises a colorful mix of activities that are interesting for both locals and visitors. This initiative is organized and financed by the metropolis of Ruhr to emphasize the cultural importance of the drinking halls.

intangible cultural heritage

Since 2020, the Büdchen have officially recognized as an intangible cultural heritage in North Rhine-Westphalia. This award underlines the important role that these small facilities play in the everyday life of people in the Ruhr area. They are not only business, but also social meetings that enable a variety of cultural experiences.

The kiosk on Crengeldanzstraße in Witten

The ceremony on Clengeldanzstraße in Witten, which is considered one of the local landmarks, is one of the celebrations. Generations of citizens meet here to exchange ideas, to exercise time together and to experience local culture.

meaning for the community

The day of the drinking halls is more than just a festival; It represents an important part of the community in the Ruhr area. The small kiosks serve as places of social interaction, economic support and cultural diversity. These events promote awareness of the cultural roots and contribute to strengthening the sense of community in the region.

With the celebrations for the day of the drinking halls, not only the tradition is recognized, but also focused on the important social function that these boys take in a constantly changing urban environment. The people in the Ruhr area are invited to participate in this festival and to celebrate the variety of cultural encounters.