Neustadt discusses the abolition of the wine queen: tradition vs. change

Neustadt discusses the abolition of the wine queen: tradition vs. change

Weinstuben in Neustadt an der Weinstraße show special messages to the new wine queen. Photo: private

Changes in the choice of wine queen: an emerging gender discourse

In the Palatinate, there has recently been a significant change in the tradition of the choice of wine. The association Pfalzwin e. V. has abolished the office of traditional wine queen and instead opened the role of the "Palatinate Ambassador" for all genders. This decision has already led to intensive discussions and petitions in the local community.

reactions of the AfD parliamentary group Neustadt

The AfD parliamentary group in Neustadt has vehemently protested this decision. "The crown has been a symbol of our wine culture for over 90 years and should not be changed by the gender craze," said a member of the parliamentary group. This reflects the concerns that such changes could endanger the tradition of the region. The parliamentary group also criticized that the decision was made without consulting the city administration.

The importance of tradition

The wine queen not only has a representative function in the region, but also symbolizes the wine culture of the Palatinate, which attracts many tourists. With the possibility of choosing a gender -neutral ambassador, the concern is that this could affect the attractiveness of events such as the wine -growing parade. Martin Rössler, district chairman of the AfD in Neustadt, described the current developments as questionable in the face of the increasing "Woke movement".

petition and public reactions

On July 18, 2004, a petition was started to change the Palatinate Ez. V. to protest. Within the first 24 hours, this already reached over 1,500 supporters. Many citizens, winemakers and former wine sovereigns have expressed their displeasure with the decision. Rössler emphasized that the AfD continues to stand up for the preservation of tradition and the symbolic crown of the wine queen.

Future of wine culture in Neustadt

The discussion about the gender -neutral ambassador's choice could have far -reaching effects on the cultural traditions in Neustadt. The local economy and tourism are closely linked to wine culture. It remains to be seen how the Situation will develop and whether the Pfalzwein e. V. will rethink due to the numerous feedback. The debate shows that the topic of gender issues not only accepts a local, but also a social dimension in the consideration of cultural traditions.

- Nag