Don't wait another 10 years for the Passion Play - book now!
Occurring only once a decade, the Oberammergau Passion Play is due to be performed again during 2010, when thousands of people from all over the world will flock to see it staged in the small and picturesque village of Oberammergau in Germany, where it is still acted as part of a long-standing tradition. A sell-out and very special occasion, now is the time to reserve your place on a tour if you are hoping to be part of this epic depiction of Christ's final passion.
Since 1634, the inhabitants of the Bavarian village of Oberammergau have performed the seven-hour long Passion Play every 10 years, and it is an event which now attracts worldwide attention with overwhelming demand. For those who wishing to experience it, there are a number of excellent tour operators such as Dertour, Page & Moy, Leger and Trafalgar which can cater for you, and will be your best chance to get a ticket.
The Passion Play came about after the bubonic plague affected the region around 1632, and the inhabitants of Oberammergau village had prayed to God be spared the horrors of the epidemic. In return, they vowed that they would would perform the play that depicts Jesus' life and death every 10 years, and the villagers concluded they had been spared of the disease after the first play was performed in 1634, when the death rate due to the plague began to fall.
The next performances will be acted over the course of 5 months from April to September 2010, and being such a unique and world-attended event, with many devoted fans hoping to experience it, there should be little delay in booking your tour.
To book and find out which Oberammergau Passion Play tours still have availability, please call Wren EliteTravel on 0845 475 0342 or e-mail enquiries@wrenelitetravel.co.uk. Alternatively FILL IN OUR ON LINE ENQUIRY FORM BY CLICKING HERE!
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