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Millin' and Chill: The Old Craft Steals the Show at Mill Day
Hey there! Let's talk about Mill Day, a special event that brings an age-old craft back into the limelight. On Pentecost Monday, mills in the Rhineland and Westphalia open their doors for all us curious cats.
The 32nd edition of German Mill Day shines a spotlight on a craft that was once as common as ketchup in your fridge. This ancient craft has been harnessing the power of water and wind for centuries.
This action-packed day was kickstarted by the German Society for Mills and Mill Preservation to remind everyone about the rich cultural heritage of these mills, as announced by the Rhine-Westphalia Regional Council (LVR) in Cologne. As Julia König, the gal who runs Mill Day at the LVR put it, "Many folks still remember the old mill whistle from their hometown."
Got your walking shoes on? Get ready to explore demonstrations, hikes, and bike tours across the Rhine-Westphalia region. With thousands of visitors expected at various locations in North Rhine-Westphalia, it's gonna be a blast! Depending on what floats your boat, you can join in the fun at demonstrations, hikes, or bike tours.
In the good ol' days, there were well, thousands of mills in North Rhine-Westphalia. They processed grain, oil, bones, wood, paper, and even rags! Even in the mill region of Rhineland between Erft, Wupper, and Sieg, these old wonders will open their doors. So dust off those long-forgotten history books, because you're in for a trip down memory lane! Keep your fingers crossed for the Grottenhertener windmill in Bedburg (Rhein-Erft district). They're hoping to fire up the ol' mill and let the wind do the work!
Rhineland, Westphalia, LVR, Cologne, Pentecost Monday, Mill Day. Got it? Now, let's go catch some history in the making!
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Mingling history and community, the 32nd Mill Day announcement by the LVR in Cologne encourages outdoor-living enthusiasts to engage in vocational training demonstrations, reflecting the lifestyle of the past. As part of this home-and-garden experience, visitors are invited to tour mills in the Rhineland and Westphalia region, learning the age-old techniques of grain processing, and even witness the Grottenhertener windmill in Bedburg being fired up for a glimpse of the past.
