A thread for the maypole show located outside of Das Festhaus. Anyone know whether or not it was performed before 2011 or have anything else on it?
Maypole
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Zachary said:
I believe you are right, that it did debut in 2011.
I have some information to share also.
The Maypole Dance originated in England, but Germany, and a lot of other European countries started catching on. Germany Traditionally used it to celebrate the awakening of Spring. Unlike other countries who used it for other various reasons.
It is a great show to watch especially if you are trying to avoid the disaster that is Entwined. I believe there are 2 versions to the show, believe it or not. They both are similar except for 1 dance. The first version is when they use the ribbons to form a "web" around the Maypole. The other version is when they use the ribbons to actually "hug," the Maypole. The rest of the scenes in both versions are for the most part, the same. Here are some Videos!
This video is from 2011, as you can see in this version of the show the first dance they do with the ribbons forms a "web" around the Maypole.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIbJ3HA9lgg
This is a video from 2013. As you can see this is the other version, where the ribbons actually "hug" the Maypole. Also in this version the music is actually performed by the Oompa Band, instead of prerecorded, like the 2011 version.(Some of the music is still prerecorded in the current version, but most of it isn't)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MKElvW1vrA
(Sorry it's not the full show I couldn't find a recording of the full show)
I really liked the Maypole in the center there! It wasn't pretty flowers, but it was still neat. 
Glad they did a German type show there, they need more little shows like that.
Glad they did a German type show there, they need more little shows like that.Maypole show will return this year. Heard it here first folks!
maybe it will be there all year if there is no show there for the rumored summer time event!!!
You know, I have yet to see Maypole...I need to make a point of seeing it this season!
It's a nice little show- doesn't get anywhere near the recognition that it should.
I think the main problem is that it doesn't have any posted show times, except for the sign right on the stage. If they included it on the back of the map, I'm sure it would be a lot more recognized. I think it deserves a spot on the back of the map just as much as Sunny Days Celebration does.
^I have a couple of maps from 2013 early on that had it listed. It should definitely be there full time though. Same for other acts on a stage.
I would go so far to say any proper show with a designated stage or theater should be listed with showtimes on the back of the map. Any show or form of entertainment not done on a stage or theater (street performers primarily) should not have a posted schedule.
You don't want people to feel like they have to plan that in their day, you want them to feel like they can relax and enjoy the small show as it starts unexpectedly on them
You don't want people to feel like they have to plan that in their day, you want them to feel like they can relax and enjoy the small show as it starts unexpectedly on them
Griffon pid=92880 dateline=1393178790 said:
I can confirm. Literally just changed. The Maypole show was 100% ready to go- I have evidence of that- but the latest plans have it cut- and I'm sure you can guess why.
Things are looking a bit rough... Probably more than a bit... Maybe worse than last year.