Carousel Fair Rhine-Kirmes is operational and has crowned a new female sharpshooter champion.
Unleashing the Fun at Düsseldorf's Rhein Festival
Every July, the Rhine meadows echo with the vibrant sight of red and white balloons signaling the start of the Rhein festival in Düsseldorf. This annual event has a rich tradition, and this year was no exception. The key figures - Mayor Stephan Keller, Shooting Chief Michael Zieren, Colonel Ernst-Toni Kreuels, Regimental King Heinz Holzberg, Guest King Julien Mounier, Thomas König, and Klaudia Zepuntke - gathered to ceremoniously cut the ribbon, kicking off the merrymaking.
The ritual ribbon-cutting ceremony is a longstanding tradition, and this year, the festivities continued with the city’s Tambour Corps St. Maximilian 04 leading the way. The procession made its way across the fairgrounds towards the festival tent. Usually, the tapping of the barrel takes place outdoors, but this time the fun shifted indoors due to unspecified reasons.
After some heartwarming words from Michael Zieren, the ceremonial tapping began. However, the tap was pre-arranged in the barrel, ensuring a error-free, smooth process. As a result, the festive first glasses were filled by the jubilant mayor himself.
Meanwhile, the junior shooters next door were busy choosing their new junior shooting queen. The little bird was recalcitrant, prolonging the proceedings for hours. At last, around 7:35 pm, with the skillful shot of Elisabeth Sophie Ulbrich-Gebauer, the recalcitrant bird finally fell. Elisabeth was ecstatic to join the ranks of her friend and this year's junior shooting king, Nico Dornbusch.
With the Tambour Corps St. Maximilian leading the way, the newly crowned junior shooting king and queen rode triumphantly around the square, basking in the adoration of the crowd. The proud duo shares a unique bond, for Nico is the junior shooting king of Bilk, while Elisabeth now reigns as the junior shooting queen at the Sebastianers von 1316.
The Rhein festival and the Rheinkirmes, a significant 10-day funfair in Düsseldorf, offer an extensive program of events, making it a must-visit destination for visitors seeking an unforgettable cultural experience.
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(Note: The enrichment data indicates that this event is related to the annual Düsseldorfer Rheinkirmes, which is a major funfair celebrating St. Apollinaris, the patron saint of Düsseldorf. The event has a rich tradition, including a historical procession, shooting competition, and fireworks display, despite not featuring the specific events mentioned in the article.)
During the festivities, a shift towards indoor activities occurred, making the tapping ceremony more intimate. Amidst the excitement, one could also find the home-and-garden appeal of the traditional Rhein Festival, as the junior shooting king and queen were crowned, signifying a change in lifestyle for the winners.
Visitors seeking a holistic cultural experience can immerse themselves in the various offerings of the Rhein Festival Düsseldorf, which includes events encompassing both the festival's authentic lifestyle and home-and-garden aspects.
