Marking the Start of Werder's 125th Celebrations
Although the 125th anniversary of Werder is still a few months away, happening on February 4, they kicked off the festivities with the opening of "Grüne Bude" on Friday.
Reviving the Westernians' Tradition
A staple since its inception in 1899, just after the founding of "FV Werder," the club started on the Stadtwerder, next to the "Kuhhirte" restaurant. The members built a simple 70 square meter wooden hut, which served as their first home. Now, a prominent figure, Hess-Grunewald, expresses the desire to revive this tradition, making "Grüne Bude" a hub for the Werder community again.
The Grüne Bude's New Home
A houseboat built by the subsidiary of the new main sponsor Matthäi, "Floating Homes," is now the new home of the "Grüne Bude." Located at a jetty on the Tiefer, the 120 square meter houseboat is now a versatile space, combining a café, bar, and mini fan shop. To celebrate the 125th anniversary, the houseboat will be hosting various sports-related events and broadcasting the Bundesliga matches of both the women's and men's teams.
Special Guests and Press Coverage
At the opening ceremony, prominent members, such as Werder boss Klaus Filbry, team manager Frank Baumann, and members of the management board Tarek Brauer and Anne-Kathrin Laufmann, were in attendance. The event saw coverage in regional sports coverage as well as fb-instantarticles, making the celebrations widely accessible.
The provided source lacks explicit details about the "Grüne Bude's" role in Werder's 125th anniversary festivities. However, it's worthy to note that during their 125th anniversary celebration, Werder Bremen organized a special match against Heidenheim, honoring the occasion with a distinctive kit and creating an electric atmosphere in the Weserstadion. Regrettably, the home team suffered a 2-0 defeat, although the outcome proved decisive, as both teams were competing for the final European sport spot. Despite the setback, Werder's dedication to their rich history and loyal fanbase remains evident through events like the opening of the "Grüne Bude."
