50 years of Advent singing: A sound festival for the community in St. Michael

50 years of Advent singing: A sound festival for the community in St. Michael

Mariapfarr, Österreich - On December 14, 2024, the 50th Advent singing will be celebrated in the parish church of St. Michael im Lungau. This traditional event, launched by Reinhard Obermayer in 1974, has developed into a unique sound experience over the years that attracts people from near and far. Obermayer describes the Advent singing as a "wonderful counterweight to the loner of our day", which musically conveys the happy and magical messages of the Advent season. This year, various ensembles such as the Lungau vowel choir, the men's ensemble Phaeno Men Lungau and the Zederhaus clarinet quartet will participate under his overall management to offer visitors an unforgettable experience. In particular, the scenic game of the shepherd's play group is enriched by the performance by impressively staging the Christmas story, such as

Advent is also celebrated on television. ORF III illuminates the festive time in the documentary "Magical Christmas", which presents unique winter landscapes, cultural traditions and culinary delights. The documentary not only shows the beauty of the Mieminger plateau, but also invites you to admire the lovingly set up cribs. This tradition is deeply rooted in Tyrolean culture and is lovingly maintained. The viewer learns from the special atmosphere and the culinary delights that are served on the Stöttlalm in winter. Here the Advent singing is celebrated as quietly as nature itself, and the connecting power of music and community is staged impressively, as tv today highlighted.