Pfaffstätter crib lovers inspire with masterful works of art!

Pfaffstätter crib lovers inspire with masterful works of art!

At this year's exhibition of the Pfaffstätter Krippenfreunde in Pfaffstätt, around 50 impressive cribs were presented. Natural builders such as Max Katzlberger and his colleagues Norfried Kronsteiner as well as Richard Kraiger welcomed prominent guests, including district chairman Michael Kendlbacher and Mayor Wolfgang Gerner. The latter praised the artistry of the craftsmen and the variety of cribs made from Alpine and oriental traditions. A special highlight was the presentation of a crib to the former district captain Georg Wojak, who represents the birthplace of composer Franz Xaver Gruber as a crib house. Wojak pointed out the symbolism of the cribs and combined them with the intangible cultural heritage of the famous Christmas song "Silent Night". This special connection underlines the cultural importance of the cribs and their role in the Christmas season, such as meindezirk.at

In addition to the crib exhibition, the numerous visitors also enjoyed a crib path where traditional pofes were offered in the historical ambience of an old mill. This Advent market in the Pfaffätt Castle of Schloss ensured a festive atmosphere and reminded of the region's customs. In another part of Austria, there was a perch run in Waizenkirchen during this winter, which not only provided eerie entertainment, but also showed solidarity with supporters such as Billa. The cultural events at this time brought people together and celebrate the traditions in their diverse forms.

Franz Liszt and his artistic heir

The importance of cultural influences is evident when we look at the history of the composer Franz Liszt. Born on October 22, 1811 in Burgenland, he was recognized early on as a musical child prodigy. Liszt received his first piano lessons from his father Adam and later moved to Vienna with his family, where he was taught by important teachers such as Carl Czerny and Anton Salieri. He soon gained local celebrity, even Beethoven showed interest in his talent. The compositions and the influence of Franz Liszt on music are still of great importance, such as