Shining sign of peace: Obsteiger Christmas tree illuminates Innsbruck

Shining sign of peace: Obsteiger Christmas tree illuminates Innsbruck

On Friday evening, November 29, an impressive 13 -meter high spruce made of fruit dough shines in full splendor at Landhausplatz in Innsbruck. This, which is in the truest sense, is accompanied by high-ranking personalities, including Governor Anton Mattle and President of the Landtag Sonja Ledl-Rossmann. The highlight of the event is the mayor of Obsteig, Erich Mirth, who is awarded this year for the origin of the Christmas tree.

The tree, which is 38 years old and grew on the property of Karl Knoflach, found the way from Obsteig to Innsbruck this week. This festive journey of wood will stand as a shining symbol of peace and community until after Christmas and the new year, as the state of Tyrol informs in an official message. "The Christmas tree on the Landhausplatz stands for the beginning of the contemplative time and reminds us of central values ​​such as cohesion and peace," explained Governor Mattle with emphasis.

musical accents for the celebration

The framework of the presentation of the Christmas tree is accompanied by an atmospheric performance of a parish delegation made of fruit dough. Music band Obsteig, the traditional costume association and a children's choir of the Obsteig elementary school bring Christmas atmosphere into the city with their performances. "In the run-up to Christmas, stress and hustle and bustle. I wish all passers-by that they can pause for a moment, enjoy the lights and come to rest," emphasized Sonja Ledl-Rossmann.

Mayor Erich Mirth expressed his joy that this year's Christmas tree comes from the municipality of Obsteig: "Together with Karl Knoflach, we will set a sign for our community in our state capital and support a contemplative pre -Christmas season in Innsbruck."

This festive event has not only a cultural, but also an emotional dimension. The transport of the tree from Obsteig to Innsbruck was organized by many helping hands and showed how community is lived. The shining of the Christmas tree is intended to help strengthen the anticipation for Christmas and to put the values ​​of harmony and cohesion into the center. For many, the sight of the tree is a welcome moment of reflection in the hectic pre -Christmas period.

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