Experience the Passion of Oberammergau
This year the tiny Bavarian hamlet of once again prepares for a flood of travelers that will come from all corners of the globe for the world-famous Passion Play.
It all began in 1634: This quaint village made a solemn vow to perform a play depicting the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every ten years if God would spare its residents from the Bubonic Plague. After that vow not a single person fell victim to the plague which was sweeping across Europe.
Since that time, the Passion Play has become an epic event – one that puts Oberammergau on the world’s center stage. In 2010, the 41st production will take us all by storm again.
Travelers often secure their seats at the Passion Play far in advance. And right now, Collette Vacations is one of the few tour operators still offering tickets.
The Passion Play runs six days a week from May to September. These spellbinding performances last for five hours – with a break for dinner in the middle. Being situated in a beautiful and charming part of Germany, most travelers like to weave the experience into a European vacation.
DID YOU KNOW?
- The men who live in Oberammergau begin to grow long hair and beards many years prior to the start of each Passion Play for authenticity.
- The play is performed in German – though its emotive depiction transcends language barriers.
- Only residents and children who were born or have lived in Oberammergau for at least 20 years are allowed to participate.
- Profits made by Oberammergau for the Passion Play are reinvested locally, helping to make Oberammergau a great place to live and visit.
posted by John Geysen
Collette Vacations
Tags: Oberammergau & Passion Play
