Night with Sylt's High Society at "Pony" - A Year Post Nazi Chants
- Written by Amelia Graz
- Read Time: Approx 6 Mins
Spent a Night Amidst Sylt's Elite at 'Pony' Bar - revisiting the scene a year post Nazi Slogans Incident - Elite group, including Sylt associates, gathered at the Pony bar, a year following the display of Nazi slogans.
This scene? Seemed eerily reminiscent of last year, yet things have changed. The crowd's laughter echoes, "Heilige Scheiße," as they shout for currywurst (19 Euro), truffle fries (18 Euro), and champagne, prices that fluctuate yearly. The Pony Club's terrace is buzzing on this Friday eve, even before the sun sets. Dior flags flutter in the wind across the street, and I stand there, gripping an Aperol Spritz, my smile fixed. I damn near sat on a fur-covered pup earlier, now snoozing beneath the pile of pricey furs on the bench. I'm sandwiched between locals, acting as the skip in their hopscotch. They shoot me hostile glares, plump lips pursed. I'm dressed to blend; collared shirt, oversized sweater slung over shoulders, and a purse that'd cost you a grand.
As a journalist, tonight's a covert mission - mingle with Sylt's vacationers, uncover their hidden parties. A year ago, Pony's Whit Sunday bash saw a crowd chanting "Out with foreigners" to Gigi D'Agostino's "L'amour toujours." A man raised his arm, accompanied by the infamous Hitler mustache gesture. Videos of this quickly surfaced on social media, followed by headlines. Investigations against three of the four alleged perpetrators were dropped, while the arm-raiser received a suspended sentence.
I visited the club post-incident. Guests exhibited a nonchalant vibe, brushing off the incidents as overblown media hype. Has anything changed? The calm before Whit Sunday, when reporters aren't lurking, invites a revisit.
Regulars are a night-time treat, I discover as I wolf down expensive truffle fries. The truffles, to my taste, would taste better without their pricey counterparts. The nightclub doesn't open until 11 PM, so the crowd's drawn to the "Casa Ferrari" next door, an exclusive Ferrari event. A red-carpet procession of luxury vehicles lines the street, and the bouncer flags visitors with entrance bands. I don't have one, but let's face it, pseudo-Ferragamo bag, and that's close enough, right? The snooty bouncer, schooled in ignoring the proletariat, overlooks me.
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As for the current mood at the Pony, online searches don't provide substantial updates or insights on the topic. To gain a deeper understanding of local events or social climates, local news sources or community reports might offer valuable information. The atmosphere at any location can change due to various factors, including recent events, community engagement, and leadership responses. Given the past controversies, it's crucial to cultivate an inclusive and respectful environment. For detailed insights, you may reach out to local authorities, community groups, or organizations promoting social harmony and inclusivity on Sylt.
- Despite the influx of tourists and the bustling atmosphere of Sylt's Pony Club, there seems to be a lack of discussion about the social climate on social media, suggesting a topic that might require delving into local news sources or community reports for a deeper understanding.
- Amidst the entertainment offered by celebrities and pop-culture icons at social events, it's crucial to uphold an inclusive environment, especially considering the controversial past of Sylt's nightlife, such as the instance of Nazi chants at Pony Club's Whit Sunday bash last year, which involved celebrities and were widely shared online.
