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MAY DAY/WITCHES NIGHT
APRIL 30/MAY 1, GERMANY-WIDE NATIONAL HOLIDAY
Wednesday, May 1 is a national holiday with all public offices and stores closed. The night before (April 30) is also known as “witches’ night” where children go around playing tricks and “decorating” yards. Be sure to secure any loose items that could be taken away. Some villages put up a Maibaum, a decorated tree guarded by villagers, light a bonfire and hold dance events. Watch for signs/posters in your neighborhood. Also see ABC in KMC on the previous page.
TAG DER OFFENEN TÜR POLIZEIINSPEKTION (OPEN HOUSE)
APRIL 28, 10 A.M.-5 P.M., BAHNSTRRASSE 54, LANDSTUHL
Have you ever wondered what a typical police inspection in Germany is like? Now is your chance to peek behind the scenes at the open house and learn about the responsibilities and of duties of the German Polizei and “friend and helpers.” Apart from visiting the police station, there will be a Polizei puppet theater and face painting for kids, static displays of an electric police car, a motorcycle and a helicopter, and police working dogs. Further highlights are the DUI/DWI and vehicle rollover simulators. U.S. police and firefighters will also demonstrate their skills and there will be food and drinks. A great opportunity to meet the Polizei without ending up behind bars!
HIWWE WIE DRIWWE – THE ROOTS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH
APRIL 26/MAY 6 IN KMC MOVIE THEATERS
Two filmmakers from the Palatinate region in Southwest Germany looked for them and found them — around 400.000 people live there and not only speak an old form of the Palatine dialect, Pennsylvania Dutch, but also follow other Palatine habits such as eating pig stomach or hunting Elwetritsche. The documentary explores traditions of Palatine culture “hiwwe wie driwwe”, here in Germany and there in the USA. About 300 years ago many people from the Palatinate region fled from political persecution as well as for economic reasons to the USA and settled mainly in and around Pennsylvania. They brought their language and culture to the “New World.” A second part of the successful documentary (with English subtitles) will be presented in the following movies theaters: City Cinema KL April 26 and Provinzkino Enkenbach May 6. Producer Benjamin Wagener will be present to meet and greet those interested at both presentations.
OPEN AIR SERVICE WITH MOTORCYCLE BLESSING
APRIL 27, 10:30 A.M.-7 P.M., RK-HEIM/STEINBRUCH, HÜTSCHENHAUSEN
The Reservist Association Westpfalz are organizing a field service with a German style barbecue, drinks, and coffee and cake in the afternoon. During the service motorcycles and their riders will be blessed. The event is also under the motto “We who served” and U.S. veterans, active-duty members and families are invited to attend, whether biker or not. The field service will start at 1:30 p.m. For more information write to contact@wewhoserved.eu.
GARTENMARKT
APRIL 28, 10 A.M.-6 P.M., ABTEIKIRCHE PLAZA, OTTERBERG
Sixty-four vendors will present plants and flowers for garden lovers, handcrafted items out of clay, wood, stone, metal, textile and paper. There will be an information booth about wild bees, culinary delights, a children’s program and the monastery herb and flower garden (behind the church) will be open for visitors. There will be an organ concert at 12.30 a.m., the Blue Light Band Band of the Polizei Presidium Ludwigshafen will perform at 4 p.m., and Günther Mannweiler will entertain visitors with music in the historic district.
STREET FOOD FESTIVAL/TRADE MARKET
APRIL 26-28, CITY CENTER, LANDSTUHL
Enjoy a weekend with your favorites foods and try something new. There will be food trucks with American, German, Mexican favorites, and sweet and hearty desserts to go along with them. Let your mouth water as your meal is freshly prepared right on the spot! On April 27 and 28 there will also be a trade market at Stadthalle and stores will be open for Sunday shopping from 1-6 p.m.
MAIMARKT MIT WEINDORF (MAY MARKET WITH WINE VILLAGE)
APRIL 27-MAY 6, ALTER MESSPLATZ, LANDAU
The May market has a long tradition in the city in the Südpfalz region. The popular Volksfest draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. It is a mixture of “Landauer Weindorf,” carnival with rides, the “Fressgasse” (food strip) and the unique handcraft and antique market. For more information, visit www.landau.de.
TRIER WALKING TOUR
STARTING APRIL 27 TO FALL, 1 P.M., TOURIST INFO/PORTA NIGRA, TRIER
While at the Dreikönigenhaus (House of the Three Magi), Judengasse (Jews’ Alley) and Hauptmarkt, you’ll experience the fascinating time of the Middle Ages, when defensive citizens used architectural tricks to try and protect their goods and chattels, St Peter became the city’s patron saint, and self-assured citizens fought the bishop for imperial immediacy. And finally, you will be immersed in the baroque magnificence of the modern age at the Domfreihof and Kurfürstliches Palais (Electoral Palace). The city also offers Virtual Reality and other themed tours throughout the year. For more information, visit https://www.trier-info.de/en/public-tours/city-walking-tour.
GIEH ROFF OFF DAT HÄISJE (CULINARY HIKE)
APRIL 28, ZELL/MOSEL
Enjoy a culinary hike along the Moselle River and enjoy grand views over the valley and vineyards. For more information, starting point and parking, visit www.stadt-zell-mosel.de.
