The “Soester Bördetag 1338” in November will not be like the traditional Bördetag we know from summer. Wirtschaft und Marketing Soest GmbH experienced a storm of criticism on the Internet.
Soest – That there would be reactions to the announcement of the “Soest Bördetag 1338”, the Wirtschaft und Marketing Soest GmbH was aware in advance, Birgit Moessing explained in an interview with our editorial team on Friday.
The storm of indignation, at the core of which the WMS was accused of acting irresponsibly on Facebook in relation to the rising corona numbers, however, ensured that the WMS saw itself prompted to rectify a few things with the scoreboard.
“Bördetag 1338”: “That’s just a title – nothing more”
“Of course it won’t be a Bördagag as usual. It’s just a title – nothing more,” emphasized Moessing. For example, there will be no live music events, and pictures of crowds should also be avoided.
“It should just be a way for people to come out on the weekend for a walk or a shopping spree. Some people are just under-hopped and under-organized. Everyone knows how frustrating the situation is right now. “
“Bördetag 1338”: These corona rules apply
On Sunday shopping, the regulations that are already in place in the pedestrian zone apply: keep your distance from other people and wear the mask on your mouth and nose as soon as you enter the shops. The concept of the “Bördetag 1338” is comparable to the weekly market and the Bördebauermarkt, where the city had already had good experiences with the Corona Protection Ordinance in September.
“As soon as the event site is entered, the distance and mask requirement applies,” says Moessing. There should be no fences around the area with around 25 stands for the possibility of visitor registration. Such measures would only make sense if a stream of visitors like at the fair or the Christmas market can be expected, it said.
When asked about the tough headwind on the internet, Moessing said: “It is normal that people who do not like something are more likely to express themselves in the social networks. Those who think that’s good go and don’t write it in the comments. ”The showmen, who will be represented with their stalls and two children’s carousels, would have been happy to hear that there was something like the“ Bördetag 1338 ” should.
“Bördetag 1338” – a comment
The “Soester Bördetag 1338” was announced on Thursday afternoon, completely surprising. And as is the case with surprises: They don’t always generate positive reactions from those who are surprised.
The Wirtschaft und Marketing Soest GmbH was exposed to a storm of criticism, especially in the social networks. The fact that the city wanted to give people a reason to go out into the fresh air with a mask and at a distance is not reprehensible at this time, when the All Saints’ Fair would actually have caused jubilation, hustle and bustle.
The way in which the WMS announced its plans, however, was more than misleading: The Soester primarily associate the term “Bördetag” with crowds of people who are crowded together in the city center.
The fact that the “Bördetag 1338” in November will have nothing to do with the Bördetag as we know it is made clear by the note hidden in the middle of the announcement: “Sure that the Corona-related event will of course look a little different than usual”, not highlighted clearly enough.
In normal times it would have been unusual to refer in an announcement to everything that is NOT available at the event. In that case, it would have saved a lot of confusion and anger.
“Bördetag 1338” – what do you think?
Will you visit the “Soester Bördetag 1338” and use the Sunday shopping on November 8th? What do you think about the fact that, despite the increasing corona numbers, but with a protection concept that provides for distance and masks, there is such an event in Soest?
Tell us about it in our readers’ forum by e-mail to [email protected] or on our Facebook page. We look forward to your opinion!
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