Corpus Christi in Neustadt: Blasmusik and Prosecco inspire the citizens!
Corpus Christi in Neustadt: Blasmusik and Prosecco inspire the citizens!
Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Deutschland - in Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Corpus Christi was celebrated very differently this year. After a tradition of decades had been broken last year and the Zapfenstreich failed to take Corpus Christi on the evening before, the Kulturfreunde Lobkowitz, under the guidance of District Administrator Andreas Meier, set a new sign with a large number of stand concerts this year. These took place on Wednesday evening, June 21, 2025 and enjoyed great popularity.
The three stand concerts became the highlight of the evening in wonderful weather. The first concert took place on the back of the hospice on the Felixberg and offered the present about half an hour of brass music, which provided numerous applause from the surrounding balconies. Oberpfalzecho.de reports that the second concert at the Freyung took place at the Freyung family, where Fabio Bruner from the Pizzeria Gino Spontan spontaneously Prosecco invited. To the crowning glory, the city chapel played in front of the Lobkowitz locks, where District Administrator Meier and his daughter were present.
a successful evening for everyone
The appearance of city pastor Thomas Kopp, who appeared as a surprise guest and joined the musicians with the trumpet, must be particularly emphasized. Bernhard Knauer from the cultural friends Lobkowitz thanked the musicians for their commitment and expressed the desire to revive this successful tradition in the coming year.
"The population was cordially invited to take part in these stand concerts," said an organizer. The idea of combining the traditional celebration with music and conviviality was very well received and offers a promising perspective for the next few years. Aufunsdahme.de
historical roots of the festival
The Corpus Christi festival has a long history that goes back to the 13th century. Originally introduced in Liège in 1246, it was confirmed in 1264 by Pope Urban IV for the entire Catholic Church. It celebrates the Eucharist and the Present of Christ in body and blood. Das Wort „Fronleichnam“ leitet sich aus dem Mittelhochdeutschen ab und bedeutet „göttlicher Leib“.uibk.ac.at
The celebrations also traditionally contain processions that have gained in celebrating splendor in recent centuries, with flower carpets and artistic representations that symbolize the history of salvation. Today, however, many processions are significantly more economical and forego the lavish representation of living scenes. Uibk.ac.at
Overall, Neustadt has found a new and contemporary way of appreciating the time -honored festival with the stand concerts and thus strengthening and celebrating the community. It remains to be seen how this tradition will develop in the coming years.
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