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Celebration's peak showcased several notable moments

Drensteinfurt earned the title of 'Capital of Shooting Sports in the Münsterland' on a Sunday, which was awarded by the Alte St. Hubertus Bachelor Marksmen Club on the occasion of their anniversary.

Celebration peaked with several notable moments
Celebration peaked with several notable moments

Celebration's peak showcased several notable moments

Drensteinfurt, a town in the Münsterland region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Junggesellenschützenverein St. Hubertus. The event, attended by over 1000 marksmen and musicians, was a gathering that celebrated tradition and marksmanship.

CDU Bundestag member Henning Rehbaum delivered a speech at the occasion, reiterating Drensteinfurt's status as the capital of marksmanship in the Münsterland. He further emphasized the importance of the event in Drensteinfurt, adding that the city is currently known as the capital of marksmanship in the region.

The commemorative gift for the occasion was presented by Henning Rehbaum, on behalf of the Parliamentary Circle of Shooting of the German Bundestag. The recipient of the gift was Pascal Ahlers.

Drensteinfurt's reputation as a centre for marksmanship can be traced back to medieval times when shooting guilds were formed for defense and social organization. The town, like many others in Münsterland, holds annual shooting festivals, which are important for local identity and community relations. While Drensteinfurt is not widely documented as a "capital of marksmanship" in official records, it has gained a reputation as such due to its active and historic shooting clubs.

For precise and detailed information about Drensteinfurt's role in shooting sports history and culture, local historical societies or municipal archives in Drensteinfurt and Münsterland would be the best sources to consult.

The event in Drensteinfurt was a significant occasion, attracting over 1000 attendees, including marksmen and musicians. Henning Rehbaum's presence and speech at the event further highlighted the importance of the occasion in Drensteinfurt. The commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Junggesellenschützenverein St. Hubertus Drensteinfurt was a testament to the town's enduring tradition and passion for marksmanship.

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