Martinsandacht mit anschließendem Lampionumzug

In the organizer's words:

Children parade through the streets with their colorful lanterns, accompanied by songs and music. St. Martin's Day stands for sharing and community - values that are still important today and are practiced in many different ways in Leipzig every year.

Who was this St. Martin actually?

St. Martin's Day goes back to the story of St. Martin, a Roman soldier who, according to legend, shared his coat with a freezing beggar. This gesture is symbolic of helpfulness and compassion. Today, St. Martin's Day is mainly celebrated as a family festival: Children make lanterns, take part in parades and experience what sharing and solidarity mean in a child-friendly way.