Festival's Final Day Celebrates Children's Protection Led by Protection Guild

Conclusion of the Guild Festival Marked by Children's Protection Event

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2025 June 17 . 3:03 PM

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In Wildeshausen's children's festival this year, exclusively boys were given the right to... — In Wildeshausen's children's festival this year, exclusively boys were given the right to participate in the crossbow shooting event known as Papagoy.

It's Time to Bid Adieu to Gildefest! Kinderschützenfest Wraps Up

Annual Event Highlights Commitment to Child Safety as Guild Festival Draws to a Close - Festival's Final Day Celebrates Children's Protection Led by Protection Guild

The much-anticipated Kinderschützenfest heralded the end of the one-week Gildefest celebration in good ol' Wildeshausen. Known for the exciting tradition of Kinderkönig, where only boys aged between 10 and 14 are authorized to aim at the Papagoy with a unique arm-bow, this spectacle is a sight to behold!

Recently, the activist group "Guild for All" demanded a change in the rules, organizing a protest on Friday... You heard it right! They're not content with just spectating; they want the girls to participate as well! The organizers reported that around 300 citizens rejoiced the idea, indicating their support for a reform in the festival's structure.

Unfortunately, the Wildeshausen Schützen guild clings to age-old traditions, refusing to alter the statutes. But hey, don't get disheartened! In neighboring towns, such as Harpstedt, girls and boys alike are welcomed with open arms to the King's shooting contest at their local Schützenfests. In fact, this year, Harpstedt crowned the astonishingly talented twelve-year-old Mayra Lux as the new Kinderkönigin!

So, if you're planning on attending or participating in the King's shooting competition at Wildeshausen's Kinderschützenfest, be sure to get in touch with the organizers or check their official updates for up-to-date details on the participation rules for the girls. Happy festival-ing, folks!

The Community policy of Wildeshausen Schützen guild might be under review, given the recent demand for change in the Kinderkönig rules to include vocational training opportunities for both boys and girls participating in the festival's tradition. Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts can witness the excitement of King's shooting competition next door in Harpstedt, where vocational training is provided for all children, regardless of gender, allowing them to compete for the title of Kinderkönigin.