Fritze Bollmann's statue returns to Beetzsee after renovation!

Fritze Bollmann's statue returns to Beetzsee after renovation!

Brandenburg an der Havel, Deutschland - The sculpture "Fritze Bollmann" has recaptured its place at the Beetzsee in Brandenburg an der Havel. After a comprehensive renovation, the statue, which has become a symbol of the city since its first line -up ten years ago, was set up again on the Dalben near the regatta route. These renovation measures were inevitable to counter the damage caused by bird droppings and weather-related decay, such as rbb24.

André Eckhardt, the chairman of the Brandenburg Tourism Club An der Havel, was pleased with the return of the statue. This was launched by Originally in cooperation with the StG Stadtmarketing and tourism company. The idea of ​​the statue was the result of common considerations of several people, among whom the well -known Berlin entertainer was Frank Zander.

The story behind Fritze Bollmann

Fritze Bollmann, whose bourgeois name was Johann Friedrich Andreas Bollmann, lived in Brandenburg from 1852 to 1901. He was a barber who did his business in the old town, but he fought with alcohol addiction throughout his life. A famous anecdote says that Bollmann fell into the water while fishing, which posthumously helped him to celebrate a certain celebrity. This episode inspired a well -known spotted song that is widespread among the Brandenburgers and told about the tragedy and fate of the barber.

The song entitled "Zu Brandenburg Uff M Beetzsee" was originally published in 1977 and has become popular in the youth movement. Interestingly, many Brandenburgers still know about the legend that says Bollmann had drunk while fishing in the cathedral strict, a river arm of the Havel, while his fishing rod was saved. This spotted song became known, although Bollmann tried to ban the distribution of the associated postcard. Children and adults added new stanzas over time, which could also increase the popularity of the song, as Volksliederarchiv.de.

a cultural heritage

The return of the statue and the fountain in the pedestrian zone are not only reminiscent of Bollmann's life, but also the cultural and historical importance of the region. The fountain, which was designed in 1924, contains the eight stanzas of the folk song mentioned above and was designed by the Brandenburg sculptor Carl Lühnsdorf. Brandenburg folk music is shaped by numerous songs, as well as the spotted song about Bollmann, which underlines the strong cultural identity of the city. Volksliederarchiv.de

With the reorganization of the statue, not only the memory of Fritze Bollmann is alive again, but also the memories of the people of the stories and songs that the region have accompanied for decades. The statue is now a central element in the history of Brandenburg and at the same time attracts visitors who want to learn more about the legend of the barber and its meaning for the city.