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In the heart of Düsseldorf, the picturesque town of Hassels played host to the annual St. Antonius Shooting Festival, a traditional celebration deeply rooted in the region's cultural heritage. This festivity, a blend of marksmanship competitions, parades, music, and community gatherings, honours the patron saint St. Antonius and has been a cherished part of local customs for centuries.
Despite our inability to uncover the specific detailed history and customs related to the Hassels festival, it is clear that the tradition represents a longstanding communal and religious heritage in Düsseldorf's districts.
The 2021 festival was marked by a lively parade, led by the reigning majesties, although official information about their identities for that year was not available in the search results. However, Angela Helmdach graciously took the reins as the parade moderator, leading a procession that ended at the memorial, where numerous spectators and guests of honour had gathered.
The guests of honour included Philipp Thämer, Kai Amelung, Johannes Winkel, Dirk Angerhausen, Melina Schwanke, Gabriele Wegner, and Christoph Laugs.
The clog ball, a popular event in Düsseldorf's southern districts, took place on Monday. The festival also featured attractions such as the chain carousel "Fly Over" and the "Karibik Cooster".
The Hasseler youth shooters were an integral part of the festivities, participating with great enthusiasm. The St. Antonius Shooting Brotherhood Düsseldorf-Hassels was the proud organiser of the event.
Another highlight of the festival was the "Gut Schuss" society's 50th anniversary celebrations. The youth had their performance at the prince's ball on Sunday evening.
Preparations for the festival began on May 1st, and the festivities concluded with the coronation ball on Tuesday, where the reigning majesties bid farewell and passed on their titles to Raimund and Andrea Kaiser, who became the new regimental king and queen. The Bambini princess for the year was Emilia Weiß, and the shooting princess was Stella Kaiser.
Interestingly, Lukas Klauke, the Bambini prince of 2024, participated in the inspection after missing his big moment last year due to illness. The new majesties have not been officially inaugurated yet.
The current reigning majesties, André and Claudia Kupferschmidt, inspected the rows of assembled shooters at the St. Antonius Church on Sunday afternoon. For a glimpse into the festivities, a picture gallery offers further impressions of the procession and parade.
For those seeking comprehensive details on the history and the 2021 reigning majesties, it is recommended to consult directly the local Schützenverein St. Antonius Hassels or Düsseldorf community cultural offices, which typically document these events and titles.
In the midst of festivities, one could notice a distinct focus on outdoor-living and home-and-garden elements, with attractions such as the chain carousel "Fly Over" and the "Karibik Cooster" adding a touch of leisure to the tradition. The Hasseler youth shooters, an integral part of the festivities, showcased their enthusiasm while engaging in their beloved pastime of shooting, reflecting a unique blend of outdoor-living and local heritage.
