The Marksmen's Fair is locally known as Schutzenfest in Hanover, Germany. This is an annual event that is hosted in the months of July or August in the German city. The event has been popular in the country since a long time. The festival is dedicated to shooters and archers. It deals with target shooting, with shooters getting handsome prizes on winning. Though initially the festival only dealt with shooting, with time, it took the shape of a festival and a party event.
The Marksman's Fair in Hanover, Germany, is enjoyed by not only by the local people of the place but also by people from all across the world. Many countries of the world participate in this event. Parades are an important and most interesting part of this fair. More than 150 bands and 12,000 people participate in this cultural extravaganza. Participants in colorful attires are seen parading on the roads in this festival. Apart from parades and shooting events, there are also many musical and dance shows that are hosted in the
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Marksmen's Fair of Hanover, Germany. A fair is also held in Hanover, which has various types of stalls and fun games. The handicraft industry of Hanover
also gets due recognition in this event in Hanover.
The Marksmen's Fair, Hanover is a festival that spans for a period of 10 days. On the last day of the festival, there is a huge firework display that is carried out to mark the ending of the extravaganza. In 2008, The Marksmen's Fair is scheduled to be held from 4th July and shall continue till 12th July.
To get more information on Hanover Schutzenfest, the following place can be contacted:
Hanover Schutzenfest
Bruchmeisterallee 1
Hanover
30169
Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 511 131 9697
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