Pictures and stories

The most important festivals and events of our twin cities

• Castle Festival in Tangermünde - Middle Ages meet modern times

• Fete des Vendanges - pure joy of life in Gagny

• Unbeatable British hospitality in the presence of the King's representative.

• Sparkling theatrical commitment across all genress

• The mayor and his wife as lord and lady of the castle.

• Formal proclamation in the presence of the King

• Minden has stealthily sneaked into the Middle Ages.

• There's plenty to do around the castle for young and old.

• The joyful entrance is more reminiscent of the Caribbean than of France, but everyone involved is thrilled to bits.

• Color and decoration prove: this is about wine, the harvest, and enjoyment.

• The history of mining in the area also remains alive.

• The mayor and the wine queen. May it be a good year.

• There is a journey at the beginning and at the end...

• "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

  Fairy dance with a donkey in pajamas

• "A Beggar's Opera"

  The poor have to make their way in the world, so to speak, through music. Brecht added the shark's teeth later.

• They are our friends.

  It's wonderful to see each other again, to talk and celebrate. These are the personal highlights.

• "There are such things as vampires! WE KNOW!"

  A superb balance between horror and comedy, featuring excellent acting. A brief rain shower provided a different kind of goosebumps, but this didn't deter the audience from their standing ovations

• Plans have been made.

  "The Suttoners" will return to Minden in two years with another classic of English literature. Curiosity and keeping your fingers crossed are encouraged.

• When friends from all our twin towns celebrate together, there are many of us. Our friendship survived Brexit, but not the passage of time. The STTA (Sutton Town Twinning Association) has dissolved. We remain connected privately.

• The official farewell.