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“Parade” through the streets – The Turkish Pipers in Waidhofen an der Ybbs

območje : Kulturpark Eisenstraße
kategorija : social practices
The “Gassatengehen” (derived from a “parade through the streets”) is a nearly 500 year-old tradition in Waidhofen an der Ybbs. The so-called “Turkish Pipers” go through the city from sunset until the early morning hours and awaken the inhabitants with the cry of “In God’s name, the Turks are here !” If someone is addressed specifically by name, a great honour has been bestowed upon them, which is rewarded by hosting the “Turkish Pipers” and / or a generous donation.
The “Turkish Pipers” refer to a musical group traditionally consisting of two musicians who play accompanied by a drummer on a fife (a prototype of the flute) playing the “Sensenschmiedmarsch“ (scythe blacksmith march) and as well a fourth person, the so-called “honest accompanier” or “Aufklauber” (person who picks things or people up). This person is responsible for waking up the citizens with the above mentioned cry. The “Turkish pipers” are recognizable by their black suit and white shirt, and notably their special red hat, the “Fez”.

The tradition of the “Turkish Pipers” goes back to the year 1532, when the “Akindschi”, a feared auxiliary of the Turks ( also known as “singer” and “burner”), advanced to Waidhofen an der Ybbs. On 12th September 1532, through support of local scythe blacksmiths, the looters were forced to flee and the city was saved from devastation. In recognition of their bravery, the feudal lord, Phillip von Freising, granted the scythe blacksmiths the privilege of going through the streets to solicit donations “for all time”. The money received was given to needy scythe blacksmith guild members.

The closure of the last blacksmith forge (“Bammerhammer”) in Waidhofen Ybbs in 1954 was not only the end of the scythe blacksmiths, but also the tradition of the “Turkish Pipers”. Through commitment of the Waidhofen museum association and the city of Waidhofen an der Ybbs, “Gassatengehen” could be continued. The money still flows to a charitable cause.

Traditionally, the “Gassatengehen” of the Turkish Pipers takes place on the eve of Johannes day (24th June), which was, since 1888 also the day when the accounts of the scythe blacksmiths were closed and for the week following the hammers were rested and necessary repairs were carried out.
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