Robert Kirsch: The dragon professional who makes the sky colorful!

Robert Kirsch: The dragon professional who makes the sky colorful!

The kite festival in Lemwerder is not only a festival for the eyes, but also an experience for the entire community. Robert Kirsch, the moderator of the festival, is characterized by his lively manner and deep knowledge of dragons. With his Berlin charm and a touch of humor, he brings the art of kite flying closer to the audience and thus increases the anticipation for the colorful flying objects that slide over the sky.

a man with a passion

Robert Kirsch, who grew up in East Berlin, began building dragon construction in his childhood. "Cut together wooden slats and glued newspaper on it," he describes his first steps in this creative art form. Although his first dragons did not flew very well, his enthusiasm for flying dragons sparked a lifelong passion. Today, with more than 40 years, he created impressive dragons made of modern materials such as spinnakernylon and carbon fiber, which brought him great success, including bronze medal at the German Championships.

Development into a comprehensive role

Kirschn, the electrical installer by Day and dragon pilots at Festivals BY Night, has also contributed to the organizational aspects of the kite festival. He takes care of international guests and their journey, which increases its importance when carrying out the festival. His role includes not only moderation, but also logistics - a task that requires a lot of planning and leadership qualities.

The importance of the dragon festival for the community

The kite festival in Lemwerder, which takes place from August 30th to September 1st, attracts spectators and participants from all over Germany and European countries. It not only offers a platform for the participants, but also an opportunity for the local community to gather and enjoy the hustle and bustle. "Go out and make the sky colorful" - this is Kirschn's motto that perfectly summarizes the atmosphere of the festival.

a look back and forward

More than 15 years ago, Kirsch took on the role of the moderator and brought fresh swing into a somewhat outdating scene. With his humorous and vivid presentation style, he succeeds in captivating the spectators and maintaining interest in this unique sport. His events are so vivid that "one could hand over a bachelor's degree in theoretical kite sports," said Kirsch. This commitment is not only during the festival itself, but also in the way he brings closer public kite flying to the wider public.

Finally, an invitation

The kite festival in Lemwerder is much more than just an event; It is a sensible interaction of tradition, community and contemporary fun. With over 250 flight objects that are visible in the sky and a varied program on the ground, including music and artistics, it is a festival for the senses. Visitors are cordially invited to come over and make the sky colorful - under the inviting moderation of Robert Kirsch.

- Nag