Thanksgiving in Bovenden: Colorful removals and bright sun!

Thanksgiving in Bovenden: Colorful removals and bright sun!

The Thanksgiving Festival in Bovenden recently captivated thousands of people. This traditional festival, which is celebrated on the first weekend in October, is considered one of the largest events in the district of Göttingen. The weather played along, and the sun was beaming especially during the big parade that led through the streets of the city. A highlight of the celebrations was the almost three -kilometer parade, in which numerous groups and clubs performed in colorful costumes and with artistically decorated festival cars.

The parade, which led from the Plessesweg in the Oberdorf to Anger in the Unterdorf, attracted a large amount of spectators on Sunday afternoon. There were over 35 groups, the participants of which presented themselves in original costumes. A festival car was particularly striking, which showed a dinosaurs in a cage under the motto "Jurassic Park". A saying was emblazoned on the car: "If the dino stays behind bars, Bovenden does not have to tremble." This humorous element provided a lot of joy among the spectators.

special costumes and creative participants

The participants had come up with numerous creative ideas. Among other things, the volunteer fire brigade turned into fire brigade princesses, while the football women of the Bovender sports club danced as UFOs to the song "Major Tom". Another group, the "Körmes Görls", appeared as "Space Görls" and caused enthusiasm in the audience. The “Jurassic Park” team, led by Katharina Kleinhans, ended up as the winner from the competition for the best festival parade group.

In addition to the visual diversity, the festival also offered musical entertainment. Various music groups ensured a varied program. The musical acts included the Lindau fanfare train, the Steel Gray 64 Pep & Marching Band and the Brass and Drum Band Miningode. These groups contributed to the festive atmosphere and invited the spectators to celebrate.

The Thanksgiving Festival started on Friday evening with the disco "Bovendance". A children's and family afternoon took place on Saturday before the well-known show band "Musikuss" appeared. In order to open the festival spiritually, a Thanksgiving service was celebrated on Sunday morning. The event ended on Monday with a traditional Thanksgiving breakfast that formed the successful and happy ending.

These festivities not only show the community and cohesion in Bovenden, but also how alive there are traditions in this region. The Thanksgiving Festival attracts numerous visitors year after year and will hopefully continue to play an important role in the community's cultural calendar in the future. For detailed information about the celebrations and the event overall, See the report on www.hna.de .