Erection of the Guild's Pole

Through the year in Speyer

Erection of the Guild's Pole
Erection of the Guild's Pole

When it gets towards May, the Guilds Pole is erected across from the historical town hall. This corresponds to the wide-spread German tradition of May-Pole-erecting. Contrary to that this pole is not erected stealthily at night, but with a small ceremonial act, and with a big crane.