2023 Schützenfest Traar - großer Umzug - TMK Unternberg - TC Volmerswerth - MV Winnekendonk ...

2023 - Brass band parade with historical costumes - Marksmen festival in Krefeld Traar, Germany "Schützenfeste" already have a long tradition in Germany. The origin lies in the Middle Ages, when the cities wanted to protect themselves against looters. The defenders came together in associations, which were similar to a militia. In 924, King Henry I enacted a law that declared vigilantes to be part of the city defenses. In order for the members to be optimally prepared, various exercises and mustering were carried out. In this context, festivities were also organized, which were intended to strengthen the self-confidence of the citizen guards and to present the associations to the public. Over the years, the military importance has decreased, but the tradition of the shooting festivals has been preserved. Source: vereinsbedarf-deitert.de