Bright lanterns and happy songs: celebrate St. Martin in Oschatz!

Bright lanterns and happy songs: celebrate St. Martin in Oschatz!

Oschatz.When darkness falls over Oschatz, a magical spectacle lights up the streets: the traditional St. Martin's parades! On November 11th, the feast of Saint Martin is celebrated, an event that captivates children and families. With glowing lanterns, cheerful songs and an important message of sharing, St. Martin's Day will be an unforgettable experience for the youngest.

The legend of Saint Martin of Tours, who shared his cloak with a freezing beggar, comes to life through the lantern parades. All over the region, children parade through the streets with homemade lanterns, accompanied by parents and friends. This tradition is not only a celebration but also a valuable lesson in charity and community.

St. Martin's Day parades in Oschatz and the surrounding area

This year the Oschatz region will be illuminated several times! The first St. Martin's parade took place in Cavertitz on Friday, November 8th. The big parades in Oschatz, Canitz and Lampertswalde will follow on November 11th. The parade in Oschatz starts at 5 p.m. at St. Aegidien Church, where the students from the “Apfelbaumschule” present the history of St. Martin in a short performance. The lantern procession then moves through the city center to the monastery church, where a convivial celebration with bratwurst, mulled wine and children's punch awaits visitors.

Ponies, campfires and legends

In Canitz, the festival starts at 4 p.m. at the church with a special highlight: pony riding for the little ones! At 5 p.m., St. Martin's story is told in a child-friendly manner before the lantern procession parades through the town. After the parade, the participants gather around the campfire for a cozy get-together with food and drinks. St. Martin's Day is also celebrated in Lampertswalde, with a parade that starts at the church at 6 p.m., followed by a performance of the St. Martin's legend at 6:30 p.m.