Massenburg celebrates - Oberlandler invite you to the colorful church day!

Massenburg celebrates - Oberlandler invite you to the colorful church day!

Leoben, Österreich - in Leoben is traditionally celebrated! The association "Oberlandler Z’loibn" looks back on 130 years of a moving story and puts this occasion in the limelight with a special festival day. The highlight of the anniversary is on 15. June celebrated when the 34th church day takes place on the impressive mass castle. As meinzirk.at , the church day is not only a festival of folk culture, but also a homage to the traditions of Styrian customs.

The church day begins at 10 a.m. with a solemn fair that is celebrated by city pastor Monsignor Markus Plöbst. With musical support from the St. Michael market music band under the direction of Kapellmeister Martin Ranninger, this part of the festival is particularly emotional. The official starting shot of the church day is located at 11 a.m. with salute shots and speeches by Mayor Nicole Sunitsch and Großbauer Christian Wachter. Then the Gösser Fest beer is tapped and a happy morning pint follows.

a festival for the senses

Culinary you don't need to take care of your physical well -being. Festwirt Max Klarmann will serve typical Styrian delicacies, including church day soup, grillhendl and suckling pig. The Oberlandler bearers with homemade pastries provide the sweet end. The offer is supplemented by refreshing Styrian must, Gösserbier and exquisite wines of local winegrowers.

The musical design of the festival promises to become a feast for the ears: Among other things, the “Altsteirer-Musi Kogler” will create the mood. In addition, the "Schoffichtkoglposha" and the "Strubbis", which will inspire young and old with their music, join. The church day is the ideal event to meet in a convivial atmosphere and to experience the Styrian way of life up close.

tradition and support for the region

A particularly beautiful tradition of the association "Oberlandler Z’loibn" is the support of needy people from the region. This has been the central concern of the association since it was founded in 1895. The club's motto - "Styrian consumption - warmth, Steirergwand - Gmüatkeit, be helpful, all the time, is our joy!" - reflects the philosophy that runs through this field festival and stands for the coexistence in the community.

In addition, guests at the Happenhafen awaits a real highlight: the lots for the main prize, handmade leather pants worth around 2,000 euros, many visitors attract. So it is said that when you celebrate the country and its people, it also brings joy!

according to Kleine Zeitung were already drawn through the streets of Leoben to the announcement of the parish day in order to arouse the anticipation on the big festival. It is an event that not only offers a festive program, but also celebrates the connection to the home and the cohesion of the community. Don't miss this piece of Styrian culture!