MONROE - Turner Hall of Monroe will honor a European tradition of spring at 7 p.m. Friday, May 6 as part of its Swiss Heritage Series.
Following a short Grand Hall concert by the Monroe Swiss Singers, the Männerchor New Glarus and Jodlerklub New Glarus, a Maibaum, or May Tree, will be raised on Turner Hall's front lawn. An ancient custom of primarily Germany, especially Bavaria, and still practiced today, the Maibaum is generally raised on May 1 and is related to signs of spring and marriage.
Following the short concert, there will be a procession from the Grand Hall to Turner Hall's outside south entrance, where, accompanied by the sound of alphorns, the 20-foot tree will be raised by woodsman Richard Horn of Brooklyn and his crew.
Decorated with Swiss canton shield flags, the Maibaum will remain in place through the summer months. The event is open to the public; a free-will donation will be accepted. More information is available at www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org or at www.Facebook.com/TurnerHallofMonroe.
Following a short Grand Hall concert by the Monroe Swiss Singers, the Männerchor New Glarus and Jodlerklub New Glarus, a Maibaum, or May Tree, will be raised on Turner Hall's front lawn. An ancient custom of primarily Germany, especially Bavaria, and still practiced today, the Maibaum is generally raised on May 1 and is related to signs of spring and marriage.
Following the short concert, there will be a procession from the Grand Hall to Turner Hall's outside south entrance, where, accompanied by the sound of alphorns, the 20-foot tree will be raised by woodsman Richard Horn of Brooklyn and his crew.
Decorated with Swiss canton shield flags, the Maibaum will remain in place through the summer months. The event is open to the public; a free-will donation will be accepted. More information is available at www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org or at www.Facebook.com/TurnerHallofMonroe.
