detmold, Germany – A vibrant celebration is set to mark the anniversary of the Hermannsdenkmal, featuring a diverse program designed to engage visitors of all ages. The event, organized by the LTM GmbH and the Landesverband Lippe, promises a unique blend of entertainment, education, and community spirit, all set against the backdrop of this iconic landmark.
The festivities will kick off with a focus on lasting tourism and local experiences. “we want to show that experiencing one’s homeland can also be done sustainably,” stated a representative from the LTM GmbH, highlighting the event’s commitment to environmental consciousness. The emphasis on a stress-free arrival underscores the organizers’ dedication to visitor comfort and accessibility.
Thomas Lammering, administrative board member of the City of Detmold, expressed his enthusiasm for the family musical “TarZahn hat Karies” (TarZahn Has Cavities), scheduled for 11:30 AM on the Waldbühne at the Hermannsdenkmal. He described the performance as a “child-kind, captivating piece with music and dance” that “promotes early childhood health education in an extremely creative way,” calling it a “successful combination of entertainment and prevention.”
Arnd Paas, Chairman of the Board of Sparkasse paderborn-Detmold-Höxter, anticipates “The Beatles Musical,” commencing at 6:30 PM on the Waldbühne, as the emotional highlight of the birthday celebration. He noted the involvement of a “renowned live show from Berlin” that is expected to “surely delight everyone – young and old, young and old – with the legendary hits of the Beatles and provide goosebumps.”
Klaus Drücker, Chairman of the Board of Sparkasse Lemgo, pointed to the rappelling activity from the Hermannsdenkmal as a particularly special program item.”Secured by the professionals from Interakteam, anyone interested can get in physical contact with our Hermann and get to know and experience him up close,” he explained. Drücker also anticipates that the medieval market “Anno 1366,” with its stalls, jesters, and performances, will “fascinate visitors.”
Dirk Dankelmann, board member of Lippische Landesbrandversicherung AG, is looking forward to the evening’s entertainment, which begins at 9:00 PM on the plateau behind the monument with a silent Disco.Attendees will have the chance to choose their preferred music from two channels via wireless headphones, enjoying the experience “together and dancing.” Dankelmann highlighted this as an “inclusive, barrier-free offering without noise pollution” that he is “particularly looking forward to.” As an alternative, the wine village at the hermannsdenkmal will feature the virtuoso saxophonist SAXDENNIS.
