Oberammergau 2010 Passion Play
In 2010, the local inhabitants of the Bavarian village of Oberammergau
will once again take to the stage to perform the most famous of all Passion
Plays. Combine a stay in the spectacular Austrian Tyrol with two nights in the
Ammergau Alps Region near Oberammergau, and experience this historical Christian
event.
In 1633, during the Thirty Years' War, the plague caused many deaths in and
around Oberammergau. The surviving population of the village vowed, if they were
saved from extinction, to perform a play of "suffering, death and
resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ" every ten years. From that day on,
no further Black Deaths were recorded.
In 1634, they kept their promised for the first time, and in 2010 they will
perform this most famous Passion Play for the 41st
time. In 1674, it was decided to hold the play at the beginning of each decade,
and from 1680 until 2000 the play has been performed in almost unbroken
sequence. Cancellations during wartime were replaced by additional performances,
such as those in 1984, which marked the play's 350th
anniversary.
More than 2000 adults, musicians and backstage technicians are involved in
performing the play and in some scenes, there are up to 600 players on stage. No
makeup, wigs or false beards are permitted and only local villagers may take
part in the performances.
Over 100 performances will be held from the 15th
May to the 3rd
October and up to 500,000 visitors, from all over the globe, are expected to
visit Oberammergau in 2010.
Included Services
- Accommodation in a 3* Hotel or Gasthof in the Austrian Tyrol;
- Welcome drink, daily buffet breakfasts and 3-course evening meals in
Tyrol;
- 2 Nights accommodation in private pensions and guesthouses in the Ammergau
Alps Region;
- Dinner in a local restaurant on the day of arrival in the Ammergau Alps
Region;
- 2 Breakfasts in your accommodation in the Ammergau Alps Region;
- Warm lunch in Oberammergau prior to the Passion Play performance;
- Warm evening meal in Oberammergau during the Passion Play interval;
- Ticket to the Passion Play performance and an official 2010 Programme;
- Entrance to the Oberammergau Museum;
- Arrangement booking fee.
To book, contact Cecelia on
+27 11 678 4777 or +27 11 478 2884 or email us on:
info@egyptandbeyond.co.za.
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