Shooters' festival in Düdinghausen

The Schützenfest (shooting festival) is celebrated annually in Düdinghausen. The shooting festival dates back to the Middle Ages, when shooting clubs emerged as vigilante groups to protect the village and church. These associations were not only armed groups but also a social safety net—with strong mutual bonds and a deep sense of responsibility.

Although its defensive role has long since disappeared, the tradition lives on in villages like Düdinghausen, particularly in the Sauerland and Bavaria. Every year, the village gathers for parades, commemorations, the King and Queen, bird shooting, and the festive ball.

The Schützenfest is therefore not just folklore, but a living piece of history that connects generations.

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