A once-in-a-decade performance
of The Passion Play comes to life in
this richly illustrated book. Every decade a small village in Germany continues a
tradition that dates back four centuries to the time of the
Plague. 2,000 villagers, nearly one-half the town s
population, stage a retelling of the life of Christ. Each
production draws millions of visitors to the town of
Oberammergau to experience the performance. This official
companion volume to the world-renowned event captures
the drama, the color, and the spirit of community that makes
this historic production an unforgettable experience. Anyone
lucky enough to attend a performance will treasure this
memento while armchair travelers to Oberammergau will
feel the excitement and dramatic tension of this oldest of
stories made eternally new.
of The Passion Play comes to life in
this richly illustrated book. Every decade a small village in Germany continues a
tradition that dates back four centuries to the time of the
Plague. 2,000 villagers, nearly one-half the town s
population, stage a retelling of the life of Christ. Each
production draws millions of visitors to the town of
Oberammergau to experience the performance. This official
companion volume to the world-renowned event captures
the drama, the color, and the spirit of community that makes
this historic production an unforgettable experience. Anyone
lucky enough to attend a performance will treasure this
memento while armchair travelers to Oberammergau will
feel the excitement and dramatic tension of this oldest of
stories made eternally new.
