It is time to braai again 22 August -Oberursel- Germany

Sawubona!!!!!

IT IS BRAAITIME!!!!!!!!

Yes you guessed it - it is that time of year again!! Summer, sun(well
mostly rain- but hey we are not in Africa ok)
So same procedure as every year.

This is your invitation to our 6th annual South African Braai....as
always a load of fun to be had and new friendships to be made... We
again have live music and obviously all the hunky South African
braaiers!!

So here are the details: Also please see attachment herewith.

22 August 15:00 at Gasthaus zum Schwanen Oberursel,
We have boerewors,springbok, ostrich, lambchops, braaibroodtjies,
bobotie, castle, windhoek, savannah, brandewyn and lots more goodies.

Please just make sure to confirm your reservation ASAP as we already
have reservations and have not started advertising yet!!! We have space
for about 180 max so it is limited!!!

There will be a prize for the best South African outfit of the day!!!!!-
so come dressed with your green and gold!!!
And yes I know I forgot about last year's prize so I will have to make
up for this.

You can also reply to my e-mail if you want to reserve with me.

Man ek kan nie wag nie!!!!!!!

Bring your friends and lets JOL!!!!!!

Groetnis,

Werner

South Africa Day

Come one, come all down to Place du Marche Kiosk! Sunday June 5th is South Africa day and we're celebrating right here in Luxembourg with all of you. The festivities begin at 11, where we'll have all sorts of treats for you. Amarula liqueur, South African wines and beers, and finger-lickin' good braai vlees (South African barbequed meat.)

INVITATION FOR Porte Ouverte Ostrich Farm 2009

Dear all,

Please pass on the below to everyone and hope to see you all there. A
great weekend for everyone.

You can also check out details on www.straussefarm.lu


Cheers
Pat

PORTE OUVERTE 2009
Straussefarm Marcel Wildgen
Filsdorf

Saturday 9th of may Sunday 10th of may
13 – 20 o’clock 11 – 20 o’clock

• Every half hour a guided tour ( in English at 17 o’clock the two days)
. Saturday from 15 – 17 o’clock: concert with the “ROCK SOULS”
. Sunday from 15 – 17 o’clock: concert with the “DEPPEGEISSER”

• Exhibition, tasting and sale of our products: eggs, salami, Ostrich-burger, ostrich-sausage, a.s.o.

• leather articles like bags, shoes, purses, straps, a.s.o.

• cakes (gaufres) are sold for the TELEVIE


• Work-shop for children

• Our friends from the South-African club of Luxembourg are there with their Beer, wine, spices and other food
we would be glad to see you on our farm
9 am Eck
Filsdorf

Lekker Braai

Dear all,

Please keep that weekend open for a lekker braai with ostrich steaks,
wors, and burgers. Lots of South African wine, savanna and windhoek
lager.

A poster with all details will be sent soon.

Have a wonderful easter, off to sunny Portugal for too weeks.

Cheers for now

Pat



HAPPY HAPPY EASTER WITH LOTS OF WONDERFUL CHOCOLATE EGGS

The Meaning and Origins of Fete Internationale de l'Amitie

Fete Internationale de l'Amitie (International Friendship Day) Sandweiler is such an international village with 54 different nationalities. This event originally started off to encourage the residents of Sandweiler to meet one another and to allow them to introduce their countries, traditional food dishes, beverages and cultures to the community. There is an entrance fee of Euro 3.00, you can purchase a tasting glass, with the logo of the Fete Internationale de l'Amitie, for Euro 2.00. If you do not want to keep this glass, you can return it and collect your Euro 2.00. There are usually between 14 and 20 countries that participate, there is a stand for each country. You are able to sample typical dishes, beverages and have an introduction to the country. All are welcome, it is a fun filled day for all!

Don't miss Fete Internationale de l'Amitie this year on November 23rd. Check the Calendar for more details.

A Historical Timeline of Luxembourg's Annual International Bazaar

The first Bazaar was organized by the "English-Speaking Protestant Church Community" 43 years ago, in 1960. It was termed a "Christmas Bazaar" and was held on 18th December from 3-6 pm at the Chateau Collart in Dommeldange, possibly due the success earlier that year of a "Cake
Afternoon". The variety of goods on sale consisted of home-made cakes, jams and marmalades, "Christmas Favours", English books and a "great number of items suitable as Christmas presents," with coffee, tea and "flaming hot punch" also available.

Musicians played and sany Christmas Carols, and a tombola was held with prizes including a turkey.

Upon researching the original records, one can trace letters of thanks to the British Ambassador, the American Ambassador and the American Women's Club. The first Bazaar raised 24,000 Belgian Francs which was donated to charity, including the private orphanage on Avebue Gaston Diderich.

The 2nd "Christmas Bazaar" was held the following year in 1961 at the Foyer Europeen in Rue Notre Dame, and profits went towards the Clinique d'Enfants "Fondation Jean-Josephine Charlotte". The 1962 Bazaar made 2,000 Belgian Francs.

The 1963 Christmas Bazaar then took on an international emphasis with eight nationalities having their own stalls: the American stall, the Italian stall, the French stall, the Belgian stall, the German stall, the Netherland stall, the Swedish stall and the British stall, as well as Books and Records, "Children", Afternoon Tea, Handwork and Jewellery, Plants and a Tombola. The proceeds were then distributed to the International Famine ReliefFund (Oxfam in the UK) and others to reflact the more international mix of the event. The 1962 Christmas Bazaar raised 134,000 Belgian Francs.

The 1964 "Annual Bazaar" moved to the old Fair Halls on Limpertsberg. The records report (translated from an article in the Luxembourger Wort of 9/12/1964) that "the atmosphere was international of course, the flags of the represented nations adorned the hall, six and even more languages were spoken, the scouts of the European School and the young folk in national dress sold raffle tickets...".

A look at the 1965 records shows that the Grand Duchess opened officially the "International Bazaar" for the fist time. The following nations were, by then, also represented: Austria, Bulgaria, Israel, Luxembourg, Spain and Switzerland. Also "Whilst this is no longer a Church Bazaar it still falls upon the ESPCC in Luxembourg to finance it...." The 1965 Bazaar was not followed by a dance. One Luxembourg charity and one international charity were supported.

In 1966, regarding an opening ceremony dedicating the completion of a new room at the Clinique d'Enfants "Fondation Jean-Josephine Charlotte" in the Avenue Monterey, an inscribed plaque would be permanently installed in the new room, mentioning support from the International Bazaar.

In 1966, the Steering Committee of the International Bazaar proposed (not agreed) to create an ASBL - "Bazaar International" - to be composed of all representatives of groups and countries presenting stands at the Bazaar.

In the 1970s the Bazaar moved up to the Kirchberg.

5th Annual South African Braai

Saturday afternoon, August 16th, 2008 at Gasthaus zum Schwanen Oberursel.
Howzit You guys..

As you all know-It is summer in Germany and the sun is shining- so true to our nature all a South African wants to do is BRAAI!!!!!!

So here is the answer to your prayers- This is your invitation to our annual South African Braai....as always a load of fun to be had and new friendships to be made... We again have live South African music(No- it's not me singing!!!)

16 August 15:00 at Gasthaus zum Schwanen Oberursel, We have boerewors,springbok, ostrich, lambtjops, braaibrooitjies, bobotie, castle, windhoek, Savannah, brandewyn, creme soda, appletizer, and lots more goodies.

The Price for the buffet is €19.50 per person or €7.00 for children between the ages of 6 and 12.

To see last years photos please look at the website: www.zum-schwanen-oberursel.de and go to bilder- Braai 2007.

Please bring along the kids as there will be loads of kids around. Last year all the bokkies were pregnant so this year I want to see how they all look like!!!!

Please just make sure to confirm your reservation ASAP as we already have 50 reservations and have not started advertising yet!!! We have space for about 180 max so it is limited!!!

Reservation is necessary under 16171/55383 or directly in the pub.

There will be a prize for the best South African outfit of the day!!!!!- so come dressed with your green and gold!!!

You can also email me at wernerklotz@hotmail.com if you want to reserve with me.

Man, I cannot wait!!!!!!!

Bring your friends and lets JOL!!!!!!

Groetnis,

Werner

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Hello everyone please see below for the BRAAI up in Germany, it is really a great afternoon, most of you have met Werner at the Ostrich weekend. If you want to join us you need to confirm asap as we always stay over and need to book a hotel in the area, the price for the hotel is around euro 60 - 70 per room ncluding breakfast for two people.

Just to let you know as well the WORS will arrive on Thursday late afternoon so if you are able to collect on Friday or Sat it will be great as we are limited for space.

Cheers and hope to see you all soon.

Pat