Festival Tradition- HUM 917

He welcomes springtime and honors the tradition of festival going as he joyfully sets off for a traditional celebration.  Festival Tradition is an M.I. Hummel lad bringing along his whip to participate in the typically Bavarian pastime of Goasslschnalzen.

The whip the boy is holding is based on a famous game in Germany. Among the most interesting regional customs common in springtime is Goasslschnalzen, a loud and rhythmic cracking of whips, performed in unison. Goasslschnalzen developed in centuries past as carriage drivers used elaborate whip cracking to announce their approach. Although the carriages are gone, the custom remains with concert-like performances of whip cracking. Goasslschnalzen and has even become a competitive sport in Bavaria.

He is going out with her companion, "Festival Journey" (HUM 2380). "Carnival Can Come" (HUM 2428) is ready to have some fun.

Sculptor Marion Huschka

Sculpted: 2016

Height: 4.25"