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12th Deutsches Turnfest, Leipzig, Germany
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12th Deutsches Turnfest, Leipzig, Germany
" Heart and hand to the fatherland!" - 12th Deutsches Turnfest (German Gymnastics Festival) at Leipzig - 12th-16th July. Date: 1913
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Heart and Hand to the Fatherland!
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: A Stirring Moment at the 12th Deutsches Turnfest in Leipzig, Germany (12th-16th July, 1913) This evocative image captures the spirit of camaraderie and patriotism at the 12th Deutsches Turnfest (German Gymnastics Festival) held in Leipzig, Germany, from the 12th to the 16th of July, 1913. The festival, a celebration of physical fitness, health, and German culture, drew thousands of participants and spectators from across the country. At the heart of the scene, we see two men, their hands joined in a firm grip, exchanging a heartfelt greeting. Their faces are filled with determination and emotion, their eyes locked in a moment of shared understanding. The crowd behind them, a sea of people, watches with rapt attention, their expressions a mix of awe, pride, and anticipation. In the foreground, a portrait of Georgi Martens, the founder of the Turnverein (gymnastics club) movement in Germany, gazes down upon the scene. The lion maul, a symbol of strength and courage, rests at his feet. A wreath, a symbol of victory and honor, adorns the top of the portrait. To the left, a man raises a stein of beer in a toast, his face alight with joy and camaraderie. The atmosphere is electric, charged with the energy of the crowd and the sense of unity and pride in their German heritage. This image is a poignant reminder of the power of community, the importance of physical fitness, and the enduring spirit of the German people. It is a snapshot of a moment in time, a moment that encapsulates the essence of the 12th Deutsches Turnfest in Leipzig, Germany, in 1913.
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