A spirit of optimism in Hermagor: Maifeier inspires with community!
A spirit of optimism in Hermagor: Maifeier inspires with community!
On May 1, 2025, numerous citizens in Hermagor celebrated the traditional May Fier on the Wulfeniaplatz. The festival day started with musical sounds of the Almrausch music club and moved many guests into the city. Stefan Wastian, the state manager of the socialist youth Carinthia, warmly welcomed the present, while Vice Mayor Roland Jank welcomed numerous guests of honor, including representatives from neighboring communities.
Among the invited guests were Christina Patterer, Vice Mayor of Kötschach-Mauthen, Helmut Gratzer from Dellach, as well as other Mayor a. D. and members of the local council. This high number of participants not only reflects the great interest of the population in the Maifeier, but also the emerging spirit of optimism in the city.conversations about the future of Hermagor
A central theme of the event was the Hermagor lido on Lake Pressegger. City councilor Wolfgang Wallner called for a quick renovation and pointed out that privatization of the bathroom should not be considered. He appealed to based the decision on the will of the citizens on this concern.
member of the state parliament Luca Burgstaller emphasized that the citizens of Hermagor need strong cooperation in order to master future challenges together. He also addressed a renovation case that affects 61 employees as to which the city's responsibility clarifies to future generations.
celebrations and supporting program
The ceremonial conclusion of the May celebrations was celebrated with the Austrian Federal anthem and the Carinthian home song. The event, which aimed at community, food and drink, also offered a diverse supporting program for children. These included a bouncy castle, face painting and football dart and various games.
A raffle with attractive prices and a culinary offer that was provided by Veronika Kilzer, Sigrid Jank and Sonja Pirker, also contributed to the good atmosphere. In addition, Sophie and Maria, students of the third HLW Hermagor, presented a new cookbook. Outstanding congratulations went to Elisabeth Plattner-Frühwirth, who won the main prize of the raffle, as well as to Markus and Janine Pernull, who were happy to receive offspring.
In another important date in May, Carinthia celebrates the event "Common Carinthia (he) life" on May 16. This festival, which will take place in the episcopal residence and in the garden, aims to promote the coexistence of the ethnic groups in Carinthia. The focus is on occasions such as 80 years end of the war and 70 years of the state contract.
This initiative is reminiscent of the approach of the various ethnic groups and is intended to encourage the young generation to discover the country's cultural and linguistic diversity. The presentation of the winning project of an artistic competition, which was designed by Natasa Siencnik and Wolfgang Puschnig, could set a visible sign of tolerance and acceptance of bilingualism in Carinthia.
The symposium about tolerance shows how the linguistic changes have been organized over time; Another sign of the cultural dialogue in Carinthia, which is stimulated by such events.
More details on the Maifeier can be found on Gailtal Journal , while the above-mentioned celebrations and initiatives of ORF Kärnten as well as katholisch.at be described in detail.
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