Rutenfest: A German Experience

Ich war letzte Woche bei eine Familie in Ravensburg. Ich war von meinen Kollege eingeladen.Also wir sind am Frietag abend in Ravensburg angekommen. Dannach gerade sind wir zum Rutenfest gegangen. Also das Fest war echt toll. Viele Viele Leute, Essen, und Unterhaltung gab es dort. Ich kann erklären, aber es ist besser, wenn man darüber auf Wikipedia liest. Am Freitag und Samstag waren meinen Kollege und ich im Bierzelt. Vater von meinen Kollege arbeit bei einem Brauerei Leibinger. Also wir haben viele Massliterbieren kostenlos bekommen. Am Sonntag war ich in Markdorf für den Tag. Am Montag sind wir früh aufgestanden, um in Stadtmitte den Umzug zu sehen. Also bitte schau mal die Billder an!

The branches are called Ruten

Aerial View

Last week, I had the privilege to travel to Ravensburg to celebrate Rutenfest. Rutenfest has been celebrated for more than 600 years. Ruten is an old word for a type of tree. But like any festival in Germany, it is usually the three Bs:Bread, Bratwurst, Beer. So I arrived in Ravensburg late Friday with my friends. Right after we got home, we left for Rutenfest. The downtown Ravensburg was full with people, food stands, and rollercoasters. After we walked around for a bit, we then of course got in to a massive beer tent. Since friend's father worked in a brewery as a financial manager, he had tokens which got us a lot of beer. So after a festive evening/night with my friend and his friends, we went back home. Sunday, I was in markdorf for a day at my friend's house. Monday was very special. We got up early and went to downtown Ravensburg for the famous parade. I dont think I need to say anything other than please enjoy the pictures!