The marksmen
guild of Saint
Anthony
the Abbot
Lierop
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The marksmen
guild of Saint
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This is the site of the guild of Saint Anthony the Abbot. The guild was founded befor 1564 AD. It's a family guild: the membership is hereditary from parent to child. It's not easy to caracteries the guild. Nevertheless I will give it a try. The main activities of the guild are the yearly 'teerdag' and the two-yearly 'koningschieten'. The 'teerdag' consists of a holy metremony, the memberconference and a banquet followed by a party. 'Koningschieten' is an event at which the one who shoots down a wooden bird gets the honor to be called 'king'. The guild is a religieus society. This finds expression in the furm bond with the church, the patron saint and the worship of the ancestors. There is a strong connection between the guild and the community. The guild takes part in local festivity's. Fraternity and entertainment are other characteristics of the guild. In a trail of strength the members do one's best to beat the others in gun shooting, cross-bow shooting, drumming and waving the colours. The social side of the guild is shown in practising charity and taking part at wedding-ceremony's and funerals of the members. Do you want more information about the marksmen guild of Saint Antony the Abbot, please contact us. |
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