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Munich Maypole at the Viktualienmarkt

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Munich Maypole at the Viktualienmarkt

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Munich Maypole at the Viktualienmarkt

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    July 2, 2024

    Six groups of figures can be seen on the landmarks at the Viktualienmarkt. Much of it revolves around the theme of "beer".
    Duke Albrecht IV, the "father of the Munich Purity Law" is depicted, as is a brewery team and the Munich breweries. Next to it is a carousel for the Oktoberfest and a beer table for the festival tent culture. The Schäffler also occupy a prominent position. Folk musicians and a dancing couple in traditional costume can also be admired, as can a market woman and staff from the brewery beer garden next to the market. And above all are Saint Florian and Saint Boniface, the patron saints of brewers.
    Source: wochenanzeiger.de/article/251031.html

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      July 14, 2024

      Maypoles are usually large, tall, decorated trees with branches removed almost to the top, which are erected in a central location in town during a festive event. Depending on the region - and even the location - the design of the maypoles can look very different. In rural areas, they are erected using muscle power and ropes and support beams, while in large parts of Bavaria they are usually done by members of the local youth club. In most towns, this is now prohibited; machines (mobile cranes or wood harvesters) are used there due to the increased risk of accidents. Traditionally, the maypole is placed in a prepared, fortified pit in which it slides over an inclined plane when erected and in which it can then be safely wedged. In many places, however, reusable supports made of steel and concrete are used for the lower end of the tree for reasons of effort and safety.

      Source and further information
      de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maibaum

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        July 27, 2024

        Maypoles are usually large, tall, decorated trees with branches removed almost to the top, which are erected in a central location in town during a festive event. Depending on the region - and even the location - the design of the maypoles can look very different. In rural areas, they are erected using muscle power and ropes and support beams, while in large parts of Bavaria they are usually done by members of the local youth club. In most towns, this is now prohibited; machines (mobile cranes or wood harvesters) are used there due to the increased risk of accidents. Traditionally, the maypole is placed in a prepared, fortified pit in which it slides over an inclined plane when erected and in which it can then be safely wedged. In many places, however, reusable supports made of steel and concrete are used for the lower end of the tree for reasons of effort and safety.

        Source and further information
        de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maibaum

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          August 16, 2024

          A maypole as a landmark of the Viktualienmarkt
          The Munich maypole is a defining element of the Viktualienmarkt. The maypole is a gift from the breweries to the citizens of Munich. As a famous photo motif and popular meeting place, the maypole is now one of the landmarks of the Viktualienmarkt and the city of Munich.
          Tradition since 1962
          The maypole at the Viktualienmarkt has been donated by the six large Munich breweries for 55 years. The tradition goes back to Munich Mayor Albert Bayerle, who stated in 1962: "If we are already a village, then we also need a maypole." Since then, the breweries have had thirteen maypoles made.

          Cutting, sanding, planing, lacing, varnishing - this is where the maypole is made...
          The current maypole is 34.5 meters long. It was made by the Hohendilching-Sollach youth club, which felled the tree in December and has been preparing it for the Maypole Festival at the Viktualienmarkt since the end of March.

          Source: muenchnerbier.de/stadtkultur/maibaum

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            December 15, 2024

            It's always nice when international tourists stand helplessly in front of the Stengl and hear adventurous stories from travel guides about the origins of this tradition, which really have nothing to do with this particular Stengl.

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              August 16, 2025

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                July 6, 2024

                A nice market that you should definitely visit.

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                  August 24, 2025

                  He is really beautiful to look at.

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