Controversy by anthem: Will The Heart of St. Pauli say goodbye?

Controversy by anthem: Will The Heart of St. Pauli say goodbye?

A festive masked ball in the Perthold inn made the guests celebrate when they danced until the early hours of the morning on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of SC St. Aegyd. The event, with the motto "100 years-1925 to 2025", was the prelude to further celebrations, which will culminate at Pentecost in 2025 with the first St. Aegyder penalty tournament and a large two-day festival. In the group ranking of the ball, the "Club of the 100-year-olds" won, such as the NÖN reported .

At the same time, a controversy spoiled for the popular song "The Heart of St. Pauli", which is often played as unofficial hymn in the FC St. Pauli football stadium. Due to a critical review of the song and its past, in particular the text of Josef Ollig, who served as a war rapporteur, the broadcast of the song in the Millerntor Stadium was initially exposed. This decision was triggered by a comprehensive research by FC St. Pauli Museum. In view of the examination of the controversial history of the song, it must now be awaited how it will be treated in the future, as well as Wikipedia holds .

a song with history and emotion

"The heart of St. Pauli" is not just a song, but a piece of Hamburg identity. Published for the first time in 1956, it reflects the lively life in the St. Pauli district. With catchy melodies and a text that celebrates the close connection of the residents with their quarter, it is an integral part of football culture and a hit among numerous artists. At the last home games in the Millerntor Stadium, it was the connecting element for fans who together enjoy the maritime sounds. The persistent debate about the text and the associated controversy questions the binding of the fans to this piece of music and leaves open how this relationship will develop.