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The city of Detmold, Germany, is preparing for a special event on August 10th, marking the 150th anniversary of the Hermann Monument. This historic occasion is not just a celebration but also a unique city challenge known as the 'Hermanns-Wette.'
For those named Hermann (or Armin) or Thusnelda, a special gathering is planned at the Hermann Monument at 3 pm. Participants are encouraged to join for a group photo, an ID check will be carried out at a stand to ensure eligibility, and a winning coupon must be filled out on the city bet flyer, which should be submitted to an advertising association member by August 13th.
The event, organized by the Detmold advertising association 'The Traders' and the Lippische Landes-Zeitung, aims to gather 150 people named Hermann for a photo, with at least one named Thusnelda being sought as part of the birthday celebration of the monument near Detmold.
In addition to the group photo, there's more to look forward to. On August 15th, the countdown for the big bet will culminate in a settlement party on Detmold's market square. The bet, which involves Christian Schmidt and Dirk Baldus, Jörg Dünning-Gast and Frank Hilker, is regarding gathering 150 people named Hermann (or Armin) and at least one person named Thusnelda for the 150th anniversary of the Hermann Monument.
The bet settlement will be a Lippe-style bet show, featuring music and talk. The team of 'In Zukunft Innenstadt' is working on additional acts for the event, ensuring an entertaining evening.
Those attending the bet party can also enjoy a free exit ticket for the monument parking lot, a small refreshment, and information about the event. Moreover, the advertising association will raffle three city vouchers among attendees.
Flyers for the event will be available in shops belonging to the advertising association 'The Traders' from around the 32nd calendar week (4th-8th August).
Ingo Dickewied will perform a concert of Udo Jürgens' hits from around 8 pm, and Hans-Dieter Buckoh and the 'Steckenpferde' from Pivitsheide V.L. and Weilun Zhu on the piano will also perform, adding to the festive atmosphere.
So, if you're named Hermann, Armin, or Thusnelda, or just love a good celebration, mark your calendars for August 10th and 15th and join in the festivities at the Hermann Monument in Detmold.
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