Altkirchweih in Röslau: Tattoo studio replaces the tavern tradition!

Altkirchweih in Röslau: Tattoo studio replaces the tavern tradition!

Röslau, Deutschland - The preparations for the Altkirchweih in Röslau are in full swing. On Friday, June 18, 2025, the festival will take place and should fundamentally stand out from other church consecration. In the past few years, the event has had the call of a "tavern church", but that should change this time. The co -organizer Alexandra Stepputat attaches particular importance to the fact that a fresh wind comes into the traditional festival. Because all the taverns in Röslau are currently closed, including the Gasthaus zur Sonne, which has been closed for a long time, while the red ox rarely opens due to illness and age. The White Ross has its employees on vacation.

to revitalize the tradition of the church consecration, which has been celebrated in Germany since the Middle Ages, a new plan was required. Frankenpost reports that tattoos are also offered on the Altkirchweih, will certainly cause a stir. Such modern elements are a sign that the old tradition of the church consecration festival, which is also known as the fun fair or Kerwe, can develop and remain contemporary.

a piece of living tradition

The church celebrations are characterized not only by the sociable get -together, but also by regional peculiarities. According to Wikipedia, the festival has the rank of a high festival that marks the anniversary of the consecration of a church. In the different regions of Germany, the festival has different names - simply in Bavaria, in Bavaria, while it is referred to in other areas as fun fair or notch. This variety is also reflected in the customs, which are often organized by unmarried boys or clubs and include traditional rituals such as setting up the church consecration tree or removals.

Traditionally, church consecration festivals are also the scene for various folk festivals with rides and numerous stalls. But the customs don't stop celebrating. Historically speaking, rifle shots belonged to the celebrations, which is now prohibited.

a new course

The Altkirchweih in Röslau is an example of how old customs can be reinterpreted. Despite the closures of the taverns, the event does not come to a standstill. It is exciting to observe which offers and promotions will wait for visitors this year to revitalize the tradition with fresh swing and innovative ideas.

The preparations are already in full swing and the village community is motivated to get an unforgettable festival on its feet. It will be interesting to see what the visitors can expect and how the modern concept of Altkirchweih will develop, against the background of the tense situation of the gastronomy in Röslau.