#jessabroad ~ Maiwoche

July 5, 2016

   During our first week in Osnabrück, we were lucky enough to experience Maiwoche, or May Week. This festival, which happens every year in Osnabrück, features live performances from bands, tons of different options for food, and market stalls selling everything from bags to sculptures made out of recycled materials. 


   Since we were in Osnabrück the whole week, taking classes and exploring the city, we had plenty of opportunities to visit Maiwoche each evening. I loved the atmosphere, with people enjoying each other's company, trying different drinks, and singing and dancing to the bands. The weather was gorgeous most evenings, making the sky a perfect backdrop to the lights of the rides and the aroma of all the different foods. 


  In front of the old church, the main keg sold the typical Maiwoche beer. This drink featured peaches soaked in alcohol, and was poured out of an enormous keg in the central tent. The main highlight of this tent were the glasses themselves; a great souvenir, we all decided to try something from the tent just for the glass itself! We all grabbed a drink to try, and spent our evening wandering, snacking, and laughing about our days.


   Maiwoche was a completely unique experience, unlike anything I'd really ever experienced stateside. To wander medieval streets with friends, trying brisket sandwiches and chocolate covered strawberries, really immersed us into the lifestyle of Osnabrück, making it truly feel like our home away from home.

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