Joyful St. Martin Spreads Cheer Among Children
In a year marked by cancellations and restrictions, the Derendorfer Jonges, a traditional association in Düsseldorf-Derendorf, Germany, found a way to keep the spirit of St. Martin's Day alive. Despite the cancellation of the usual parade due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the association organised a small procession to bring joy to children in the neighbourhood.
The procession visited elementary schools and kindergartens, where children gathered in small groups on schoolyards and showed lanterns at windows to see St. Martin. This year, St. Martin was played by Nick Eulenberg, a member of Derendorfer Jonges. He was joined by a beggar, five stewards, and a police car.
Martin Meyer, the head of the Derendorfer Jonges, expressed his gratitude to the city and police for making the small St. Martin's festival possible. The association donated a Weckmann, as they do every year, to the schools and kindergartens.
St. Martin Nick Eulenberg himself expressed joy at seeing children laughing during the visit. The children were reportedly very happy with the small St. Martin's procession organized by the Derendorfer Jonges. Everyone was reportedly happy about the association's visit to the schools and kindergartens.
The beggar in the procession was Michael Riemer. The Derendorfer Jonges aimed to keep the tradition of St. Martin's parades alive despite the cancellation, and they managed to bring a touch of festivity to the neighbourhood, even amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Nick Eulenberg, dressed as St. Martin, led the Derendorfer Jonges' home-and-garden procession, bringing joy to children gathered in elementary schools and kindergartens. The association's lifestyle, focused on preserving traditions, successfully adapting to the pandemic restrictions and bringing a touch of festivity to the neighborhood.
