Oberammergau 2010
The Oberammergau 2010 Passion Play takes place next year, and RTC Travel have on offer some excellent group packages.RTC Travel take care of all of the arrangements,leaving you to enjoy Oberammergau Passion Play, and other local places of interest.
Whether you're religious or not, this is a fantastic tour offer from RTC Travel Consultants to see the Oberammergau 2010 Passion Play and also some of the sites from around the area where the Oberammergau 2010 play is performed.
RTC Travel Consultants specialise in organising group bookings,particularily for church organisations.
RTC Travel have negotiated some fantastic prices for the Oberammergau Passion Play, a few examples of which are in the PDF document which you can download by clicking here
If the brochure doesn't contain quite what you're looking for, please give us a call on 01924 283803 as we have many more combinations that we can offer, and we can even tailor make a trip to suit your requirements.
The History of Oberammergau
The history of the Oberammergau Passion Play dates back to the middle of the Thirty Years War. In 1633, after months of suffering from the Bubonic Plague, the people of Oberammergau took a vow to perform the "Play of the Suffering, Dying and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ" every ten years if they were spared. Miraculously from that point on they all survived and true to their promise, the first performance was in 1634. This simple performance was held in a meadow and acted by the villagers. After 1674 they decided to change the date, so as to fall every ten years beginning in 1680. The only time it was not performed, was during World War II. This time the play will open on May 15, 2010 and ends on October 3, 2010.
Who is Involved?
The entire cast consists of villagers who have lived in Oberammergau for at least 20 years. They must also be amateurs and people of high moral and ethical principles. Villagers also make the outstanding costumes. As no wigs are used, participants must grow their hair and beards for several months prior to the performances, beginning on Ash Wednesday 2009 according to the "Hair Decree."
By glorifying the Lord for saving their village during the plague, they are fulfilling Psalm 145:4-6 "One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your acts. They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds."
The producer of the 2010 play is Christian Stuckl. The conductors are Markus Zwink and Michael Bocklet. The designer is Stefan Hageneier.
Why see a Passion Play?
Passion Plays recount the life and ministry of Jesus Christ from the four gospels in a dramatic form. This tradition began in the Middle Ages and are often performed in churches during Easter week. By watching a Passion Play we have a chance to reflect on the events most central to our faith, that Jesus died, was buried and rose again from the dead. Oberammergau 2010 Passion Play is your opportunity to experience this famous play.
Visiting Oberammergau for the play
You will arrive in Oberammergau dependant on which tour you book. Normally,the next morning you will have breakfast, then meet for a devotional time if you wish. The Oberammerdau Passion Play is the moving story of our Lord and we want to prepare our hearts.
The rest of the morning is free to relax, enjoy the wood-carving shops or visit the exhibition Passion Play in the Alps in the playhouse. You will return to our hotel for lunch.
The Oberammergau Passion Play runs for about seven hours. The afternoon performance starts at 2:30 PM and ends at 5:00 PM. There is a three hour break for dinner and the play resumes at 8 PM and ends at 10:30 PM. The play is performed in German, but we'll make sure you have a copy of the English translation.
The next morning we'll leave Oberammergau after breakfast, for the next part of our tour. Click here for our full selection of tours featuring the 2010 Oberammergau play.
Where is Oberammergau?
Oberammergau is just south of Munich and is ideally located for touring Europe and the areas aroiund. You may wish to combine other trips during your visit to Oberammergau. Contact us for advice or help with your choice of an Oberammergau trip, or holiday.
Oberammergau 2010 Passion Play can be fully enjoyed and appreciated when you entrust specialist group organisers, RTC Travel Consultants to manage all your arrangements.
RTC Travel Consultants for Oberammergau 2010. Contact us for more details regarding the Oberammergau Passion Play.
