Fahne
Upholding a centuries-old Alpine region tradition of representing regiments, congregations, schools, and social clubs with ceremonial flags, the STV Alpentänzer Schuhplattler commissioned a custom designed and embroidered Fahne in 2023.
Fahnenweihe
The Fahne was consecrated in a celebratory mass, or Fahnenweihe, in 2024, attended by members of fellow Vereine from across the US and Canada and followed by a parade of costumed marchers and flags through Midtown Sacramento and concluded with a festive Gala Dinner at the Sacramento Turn Verein.
Fahnenweihe
The Fahne was consecrated in a celebratory mass, or Fahnenweihe, in 2024, attended by members of fellow Vereine from across the US and Canada and followed by a parade of costumed marchers and flags through Midtown Sacramento and concluded with a festive Gala Dinner at the Sacramento Turn Verein.
Symbolism
In keeping with tradition, our Fahne’s design features visual elements that represent both our geographic region and our club. One side includes scenic images of the mountains, river, agricultural crops and coastal trees that surround the Sacramento area, as well as natural decorative motifs including California Golden Poppies, Sacramento’s famed Camellias, and leaves from our indigenous Valley Oak trees.
The reverse side depicts our beautiful Sacramento Turn Verein building, a couple wearing our traditional tracht, and some of the instruments played by our band. These visuals are framed by text that commemorates the years of our founding year and the Fahne’s consecration, as well as the slogan, “Tradition erhalten und Geminschaft feiern,” which translates to “Upholding traditions and celebrating fellowship.”
Sponsors
Production of the Fahne and hosting of the Fahnenweihe would not have been possible without the support of these generous sponsors.
Capital Dome Level
Markus and Annette Geissler
Tower Bridge Level
Actives Section of the Sacramento Turn Verein
Turner Hall Level
Chris and Lauren Grottkau
Ethan Sprock
Excelsior German Center Oakland
German-American Cultural Center Libary Section of the Sacramento Turn Verein
Ingeborg and Tom Carpenter
Sheldon and Gabriela Strong
Soccer Club Section of the Sacramento Turn Verein
Sacramento German Genealogy Society
Tom and Erlinda Denzler
Wallrich Family
Walt Zacharias of Elite Power
Valley Oak Level
BHTV Golden Gate
Dennis and Dianne De Cuir
Katie Muir
Turner Harmonie Section of the Sacramento Turn Verein
Golden Poppy Level
German Language School Section of the Sacramento Turn Verein
Melissa M. Yano of Capital Reginal Financial Group, LLC
Todd Aquilina of Columbia Trust Company and Umpqua Bank
Wilbanks Family
Gery and Christel Denzler
Duane Mottar
Linda Juhala
Candace Juhala
Kristy Cole
Juergen Hoehne
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