Tradition in the fog: Mountain fair on the Erpeler Ley attracts many believers!

Tradition in the fog: Mountain fair on the Erpeler Ley attracts many believers!

The traditional mountain fair on the Erpeler Ley was celebrated on May 4, 2025 in slightly cool weather. Despite the uncomfortable temperatures, the believers did not stop taking the event.

Pastor Bernhard Dlugosch opened the celebrations with an impressive sermon. He encouraged those present to wear their loads out of a good sense. Many believers had gathered to experience the event, which this year also stood out for their vehicle blessing.

participant and organization

The chair of the event location, Dorothea Holkenbrink, found that the actual number of participants exceeded expectations. Both locals and visitors from the area had found their way to the Erpeler Ley. As a result, additional benches had to be set up to offer everyone present.

To ensure that the vehicle was run smoothly, the fire brigade provided its help to organize the car in the car. This blessing was carried out by Pastor Günter Lülsdorf, who also kept an important sermon on the "Day of Work". He went into the edict of Emperor Konstantin from 321, which set Sunday as a day off.

criticism of Sunday work

Pastor Lülsdorf criticized the increase in Sunday work and drawn attention to the negative effects that this has on personal time design. He also pointed out the historical development of Sunday work during industrialization and described the Sunday as the "time anchor of society", which contributes to deceleration.

After the mountain fair, many participants made the day a social experience on the Erpeler Ley. The local committee took care of the physical well -being by serving drinks and boiling sausages.

In addition, the Agundo music school offered a unique sound installation and a spring concert. Despite the challenges of the weather, the day was shaped by community and the joy of the traditions that are connected to the mining fair.