Regions - Franconians celebrate at the Day of the Franks
Franken celebrates - at the now traditional "Day of the Franken," which was held this year in Wunsiedel. In the upper Franconian city, numerous associations, companies, and institutions showcased the advantages of the region between Aschaffenburg and Hof. Visitors streamed into the old town from the later morning to celebrate Franconian culture with music, folk dance, readings, and marionette theater.
Organizers and exhibitors had set up several stages and numerous booths. "We can rightfully be proud of our Franconians and want to show what we have," emphasized the upper Franconian district president Henry Schramm (CSU) in advance.
The "Day of the Franconians" has been taking place almost every year since 2006. And indeed, it takes place alternately in the three administrative districts of Upper-, Middle- and Lower-Franconia. The date in early July reminds us of July 2, 1500, when the Franconian Reichskreis was founded at the Reichstag in Augsburg, which existed until 1806.
Officially, the "Day of the Franconians" began in Wunsiedel in the morning with a ceremony on the Felsenbühne of Luisenburg. The ensemble of the widely known Luisenburg Festival presented excerpts from the annual program. Among the visitors was Minister-President Markus Söder (CSU). "The Franconian soul is something very special," Söder wrote on Twitter.
- The Municipalities across Upper-, Middle-, and Lower-Franconia have been actively participating in the annual "Day of the Franconians," ensuring that the event rotates between their regions, including Aschaffenburg and Wunsiedel.
- During the celebration, customs and traditions from various areas of Bavaria, such as Aschaffenburg and Wunsiedel, were showcased through music, folk dances, and performances like marionette theater.
- Beyond the political sphere, the CSU, represented by district president Henry Schramm and minister-president Markus Söder, lends their support to the event, recognizing the importance of preserving Franconian heritage and unity.
- In the context of the "Day of the Franconians," the customs and music of Bavarian regions, like Wunsiedel and Aschaffenburg, contribute to fostering a sense of unity and pride within the broader Franconian community.
