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

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

Oschatz. When the darkness breaks over Oschatz, a magical spectacle enlightens the streets: The traditional St. Martins removes! On November 11th, the festival of St. Martin is celebrated, an event that captivates children and families. With shining lanterns, happy songs and an important message in parts, Martin's Day becomes an unforgettable experience for the youngest.

The legend of St. Martin von Tours, who shared his coat with a freezing beggar, comes to life through the lantern parades. Everywhere in the region, children move through the streets with homemade lanterns, accompanied by parents and friends. This tradition is not only a festival, but also a valuable lesson in charity and community.

Martin parades in Oschatz and the surrounding area

This year the Oschatz region will be illuminated several times! Already on Friday, November 8th, a first parade took place in Cavertitz. The large moves in Oschatz, Canitz and Lampertswalde will follow on November 11th. The move in Oschatz starts at 5 p.m. at the St.-Aegidien-Kirche, where the students of the "Apfelbaumschule" present the history of St. Martin in a short performance. Then the lantern train moves through the city center to the monastery church, where a sociable festival with bratwurst, mulled wine and children's punch are waiting for visitors.

ponies, campfire and legends

in Canitz, the festival begins at 4 p.m. at the church with a special highlight: pony riding for the little ones! At 5 p.m. Martin's history is told in a child -friendly manner before the lantern train moves through the town. After the move, the participants gather around the campfire for a cozy get -together with food and drinks. Martin's Day is also celebrated in Lampertswalde with a move that starts at the church at 6 p.m.