Get Ready for Oberammergau Passion Play 2020

At the foot of the Bavarian Alps is the city of Oberammergau, Germany, known for its stunning Passion Play.

The unique cultural event, has been performed for more than 380 years and in 2020, the event will once again take place in its 42nd iteration.

The once-a-decade play is a five-hour long performance that includes a three-hour feast. It tells the story of Jesus and draws throngs of visitors from around the world to the region during the summer months.

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The Passion Play dates back to 1633 when the plague came to the town of Oberammergau. As a promise to God if He spared them from the effects of the disease, it has been performed ever since.

In 1680, it began to officially take place at the beginning of each decade or years that end in zero. The play was performed in 1934 on the 300th anniversary and in 1984 on the 350th anniversary of the event.

Planning for 2020 began in

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