Chaotic old town festival in Salzgitter: showmen raise the alarm!

Chaotic old town festival in Salzgitter: showmen raise the alarm!

Salzgitter-Bad, Deutschland - The old town festival in Salzgitter, which took place from June 27th to 29th, should be a happy event for the whole family. But instead of cheers and celebration, it was bubbling under the surface. The IRE and the brevity of the event provided a tense mood among the showmen and visitors, such as [news38.de] (https://www.news38.de/salzgitter/article300557776/salzgitter-news- Altstadtfest-krikt-schaustler.html) reported.

A popular ride, the "Break Dancer", had to be dismantled, which made the church tower tips of some showmen beat faster. Many of them complained of chaotic conditions and the unprofessional behavior of the organizer, the Committee of Citizens' Festival. One showman joined the others and recalled how unfriendly and little cooperatively the event management reacted to inquiries. In view of the many problems, the showmen demand more respect, structure and clear communication from urban management.

safe festivities or red cloth?

Security during the event was also a big topic. The police had to intervene several times on Friday and Saturday. It was heated between disputes and assault. An incident of public offenses, in which men insulted police officers in the state of alcoholization, showed the urgent need for more order and security. There were several arrests in particular on Friday evening, including a 22-year-old who did not want to follow a dismissal and was taken into custody. The incident in which pepper spray was also used to shock among the guests. regionalheute.de recorded numerous offenses that clouded the image of the festival.

The organizer, on the other hand, rejected the allegations and emphasized that the old town festival was approved until 11 p.m. A premature leaving of the site, it was said, would not have been possible for safety reasons. The parking problem was also dismissed as a normal challenge - a responsibility that the showmen would have to bear.

teaching from the situation

The concerns about the security and complaints of the showmen throw a light on the need to better plan and organize future events. Similar problems are also evident when looking across the national borders, as the Hessen security portal illustrates. Interior Minister Roman Poseck has launched an instant program "Security at events" in order to meet the requirements for a safe implementation of events. Inter -municipal cooperation is particularly important in order to optimize security measures and reduce costs. For the question of security in Salzgitter, it can be hoped that the debriefing, which is already planned, offers fruitful solutions.

Despite the challenges and the partly chaotic circumstances, the old town festival was a reflection of what is necessary in today's world: a balanced relationship between the joy and security needs. It remains to be seen whether things will go better next time. However, the willingness to change is a step in the right direction, in the spirit of the visitor and showmen.