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Article questions traditional dress at Cannstatter VolksfestThe retrospective contrasts 2009 festival clothing with today’s traditional wear and notes a counter-movement among VfB supporters.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- A 2009 photo shows celebrating visitors; according to the article, traditional dress was then an absolute exception.
- The article portrays dirndls and lederhosen as nearly indispensable today; people without traditional dress are reportedly rare inside tents.
- VfB Stuttgart ultras have displayed a banner opposing Bavarian traditional dress in the Cannstatter Kurve during Volksfest season for years.
- Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann followed that appeal at the festival opening, wearing a white top with a red chest stripe.
Bazi costumes out of Stuttgart— VfB Stuttgart ultras, banner slogan in the Cannstatter Kurve at the Neckarstadion during the Cannstatter Volksfest
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- The 2025 Cannstatter Volksfest attracted about 4.2 million attendees despite cooler temperatures and variable weather, 400,000 fewer than the previous year.
- The festival grounds were temporarily closed on October 3 due to overcrowding, with security measures praised for their effectiveness.
- Police reported a 20 percent increase in offenses compared to 2024 but managed roughly 1,000 interventions among 4.2 million guests.
- The 'Wasenboje' support project for women and girls saw a significant rise in cases, reaching around 250 incidents this year.
The Cannstatter Volksfest is one of the most important events we have. Its significance is enormously great.— Thomas Fuhrmann, the mayor of Wasen, emphasizes the importance of the Cannstatter Volksfest for the city and the region.
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