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Editor’s Note: This article was published in a previous edition of the Kaiserslautern American and the information has been updated to reflect this year’s event.
Easter markets with Easter egg displays, decoration items and special activities are scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.
On March 23 and 24, the 24th annual Easter egg market sponsored by the Westpfalz Werkstaetten in Siegelbach will take place on both days from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“We are four females from Rodenbach organizing this annual event since 1995,” said Gundi Klein, event organizer. “This year we again will have more than 21 hobby artists presenting traditional and modern arts Easter decorations.”
Visitors can watch the artists presenting the various techniques they use to create their objects. Traditional eggs have engravings, wax, straw and pearl applications. Modern techniques feature marbled eggs or eggs turned into little art works by painting them with oil and water colors. All objects on display can be bought.
“Last year, we had almost 1,200 visitors coming to this market,” Klein said. “We also offer a raffle where participants can win decorative prizes.”
Snacks and beverages will be offered in the cafeteria. Admission to the Easter egg market is only a small fee. All net profits will go to the Westpfalz Werkstaetten, which is a sheltered workshop for people with disabilities.
The Easter egg market will take place in Kaiserslautern- Siegelbach, Sauerwiesen 18.
Another Easter market in the KMC on March 24 will be the one in Kottweiler-Schwanden. Easter items will be presented in Robert-Schuh-Heim, Kirchenweg 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Trier will present its annual Easter market from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 4 to April 7 at the city’s historical Hauptmarkt. The market place will be decorated in spring colors and all kinds of items for families will be offered. Besides Easter decorations there will be flowers and arts and crafts. April 7, stores will offer Sunday shopping from 1 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.city-initiativetrier. de.
Also, from April 4 to 7, a colorful spring world with Easter market will be set up around the dome in Sankt Wendel (north of Neunkirchen). Visitors will find selected art and craft items, a rabbit village and a precious Easter crown. Children can enjoy a petting zoo and participate in games. Stores will be open 1 to 6 p.m. for Sunday shopping April 7. For details, visit www.sanktwendel. de.
Since 1877, the village of Schoenenberg-Kuebelberg sponsors an Easter market the second Sunday before Easter, which will be April 7. Stores will be open 1 to 6 p.m.
Kaiserslautern will hold its spring festival “Lautern blüht auf” (K-Town in bloom) throughout the pedestrian zone April 6 to 7 which will host musicians, flowers and events as well as a car dealer show and arts and crafts dealers. Stores will be open 1 to 6 p.m. for Sunday shopping April 7.
