from r to l
Bürgermeister (mayor) Stefan Visotschnig
costumed representative of the then ruling Duke,
Arthur Ottowitz (Chief of the Cultural Department)
n.n.
The pole carried by the Duke's man
signifies the permission to open "Wiesenmarkt" festivities
within two weeks and to celebrate for three days.
It is surely interesting to note that at the top
of this garland encircled staff, there is the iron fist of
the Duke, holding a menacing sword.
I think the message was:
"Go on and have some fun!
But never forget who is the boss."
The ladies of the town's Trachtenverein ( costume club)
The Mayor and his Grandsons,surrounded by dignitaries and
other citizens.
I am looking forward to the Opening Salvo of this great festival:
"The Wiesenmarkt"
2 comments:
So, are they having a party or celebrating the anniversary of a party - I don't get it, what's with the costumes? "Hey, we have been doing this thing for so long, that now we just do it because we have been doing it for so long!"
Believe me: They are having a party.The "Wiesenmarkt" is a three day long bash, which splits the year into two segments: B.W. and A.W.
I shall take some fotos and post them in time.
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