Before we know if the weekend of September 2-4 will be here and so many of us will be descending on the Trenton, NJ area. More specifically we will be at the German American Society (215 Uncle Pete's Road, Yardville NJ 08691) in Yardville. "The Treffen is a great time for younger generations as well … Continue reading All the Details for the 2022 Landestreffen are at www.trentontreffen.com
We received notice this week from Renée Stein, the webmaster for the Landesverband der Donauschwaben U.S.A. has been updated with a new look and more information.
I think I can safely say that every age group enjoyed the game and above all being together. Outings like this is one of the great benefits of a club like ours and it really is the glue that holds us together.
This past weekend members of our club travelled to Franklin Square, New York for the 100th anniversary celebration of SVV Original Enzian.
I first encountered the United German Hungarians’ Cultural Group two years ago. I was sitting at a table with my family during Maifest at the Cannstatter. The group took the stage and began to do a partnered folk dance. I was struck by the grace of the dancers, the beauty of the music and the traditional dress. I felt pride for my German-Hungarian descent rise in me—and a desire to be part of what I was witnessing.
For our club, being a dedicated part of the whole is not only freeing, but it has allowed continuity to flourish all together as one. There is a beauty in that particular kind of order.
Each fest brings it's own unique quality and differences, but there is always one thing that remains the same. What's that you might ask? Germany Jersey guy. -Wing King
There are an abundance of Oktoberfest Celebrations this weekend on 9/17 - 9/19!
Plenty of options for fest-ing are available this Saturday, and we can't wait for you to Join us!
As a Club we will be attending the "Labor Day Volksfest," on Sunday, September 5 at the Cannstatter Volksfest Verein (9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114
