Chris Malu sang the Hessentag song

June 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

On Tuesday afternoon (14th June) it was local singer Chris Malu’s turn to entertain the wine village in the Rushmoor Park at the Hessentag in Oberursel.

Starting with the Hessentag song “Oberursel, Tor zum Taunus”, the much of her repertoire concentrated on the subject of “wine”, with songs such as “Weinparadies”, “Einmal am Rhein” and her own composition “Champagnelaune”.

Chris Malu on stage in Rushmoor Park at the Hessentag in Oberursel

Chris Malu on stage in Rushmoor Park

But she also sang classic Schlager songs such as “Ein Stern, der Deinen Namen trägt”. [Read more…]

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Mounted police at the Hessentag

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This afternoon was an absolute highlight for many children at the Hessentag in Oberursel when two members of the state’s mounted police (Reiterstaffel) arrived on horseback for a session called “Polizei zum Anfassen” (police to touch).

Lara (l) and Filou (r) with their riders at the Hessentag in Oberursel

Lara (l) and Filou (r) with their riders

And touch they did – the two horses, Filou and Lara, were more than happy to be the centre of attention and the children present were allowed to pat and stroke them. [Read more…]

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Madeline Bell with Kicks & Sticks

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This evening on my way home through the Markplatz in Oberursel I spotted American jazz singer Madeline Bell performing with the Landes Jugend Jazz Orchester (county youth jazz orchestra):

Madeline Bell with Kicks & Sticks at the Hessentag in Oberursel

 

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