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2010 OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY
It was during the Thirty Year War that the deadly and contagious disease known as the Black Plague broke out in Germany. Before it ran its course it struck one in every three persons throughout Europe and left in its wake untold misery, panic and hunger. It reached everywhere, even to sailors out at sea who had not been to port for many months. But one little village in the south of Germany was spared: Oberammergau.
The Townspeople of Oberammergau made a vow that if they were spared, they would give a play of the life of Christ every ten years. The fact that they were saved is one of the most amazing mysteries in history.
Thus, the first passion play took place in 1634. Throughout the years, however, Oberammergau has produced several gifted poets who have set the Play to verse as well as lengthened it, until it achieved its present form as an artistic masterwork. To qualify as actors the performers must be native Oberammergauers, amateurs and persons of high moral and ethical principles. It is a great honor to be chosen to play the part of a saint and the highest earthly honor to be chosen to play the part of Christ. The beautiful Costumes are made by the local villagers and their long hair is natural (no wigs) as they start to grow their hair and beards a year or more in advance in preparation for the play.
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Dear Tour Host and Pilgrim:
Every ten years Oberammergau comes around. This is our fifth time that we have sent pilgrim’s to this great event. From May 15 to October 3, five performances weekly, will be performed. Since they have been doing this performance for centuries, it is a great theatrical production. But more, it is all done by the villagers of Oberammergau. They take pride in their heritage and have great concern that every performance is an honor to God. You are not buying a ticket to a performance, but a time where you become acquainted, make friends, and know the villagers. When it started 374 years ago, there were no planes, trains and automobiles. Guests came and stayed for a few days, enjoyed the Passion Spiele and went on their way. Today we fly, rail or drive in, but they have kept the same arrangements as in the past. You will have 2 nights (Friday performance, 1 night) either in houses, guest houses or hotels, with dinner and breakfast where you are residing and the performance.
The villagers want you to join them, not only in a performance, but in friendship and hospitality. Add Oberammergau to any of our programs and it is worth waiting ten years for. The Holy land, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and any place you would like to go will make this a trip of a lifetime. We have created departures through the season that you can join and it will only take five paying passengers and you go free.
We look forward to having you with us in Oberammergau.
Sincerely,
Mike & Anne Reilly |
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