Leonhardifahrt Bad Tolz Pins Lot of 8 Souvenir Pins Germany Bavaria

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Leonhardifahrt Bad Tolz Pins Lot of 8 Souvenir Pins
Germany Bavaria
The pilgrimage called “Leonhardifahrt” in Bad Tölz takes place every year on November 6th in the name sake of St. Leonhard, the patron saint of farm animals. The journey leads from Tölz Bäderviertel to Mühlfeldkirche. The 80 wagons from Bad Tölz and the surrounding area has each four horses. Tradition dictates exactly how the carriages should be decorated.
The authenticity of the Tölzer Leonhardifahrt is also strongly encouraged and promoted. For example, the wagons are not allowed to use rubber tires, as in some places, but only wheels shod with iron.Only local people who wear the traditional costume or “Tracht” are allowed to participate. The
Tracht, which are Dirndls and Lederhosen
, are passed down through generations and is part of the local tradition in the area they reside.
The young women from Bad Tölz enjoy the admiration of the audience and the smiles, that gives joy and enthusiasm from the audience, locals and tourist alike.
The History
This large procession in southern Bavaria has been going on for 162 years. In the past, farmers brought their horses and cattle to the chapel on separate occasions to have their animals blessed. Over time they decided to have them blessed collectively on one day. Since then, the people of Tölz have been celebrating this tradition on a grand scale. The festival begins sharp at nine o’clock with the ringing of the church bells of the Mühlfeldkirche.