Audio By Carbonatix
A church built entirely of ice and snow has opened in Bavaria - a hundred years after locals first built a snow church as an act of protest.
The church at Mitterfirmiansreut, near the border with the Czech Republic, is more than 20 metres long with an 8 metre steeple and took 1,400 cubic metres (49,000 cubic feet) of snow to complete.
The structure was lit up blue with a blessing from local Dean Kajetan Steinbeisser.
But when the ancestors of today's villagers built the first snow church in 1911, they were protesting because they didn't have their own church there.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
New Wa Court Complex over 90% complete as Justice Kulendi pushes for October commissioning
12 minutes -
Ghana Young Academy welcomes National Research Fund, calls for dedicated support for emerging researchers
1 hour -
Ghana Eye Project targets 3,000 beneficiaries with free cataract and pterygium surgeries
1 hour -
Chief Justice’s perceived closeness to government raises concerns – Miracles Aboagye
1 hour -
AMA to lock up shops, properties over unpaid rates and permit fees
2 hours -
From kerosene seller to author: Daniel Asomani launches 2 books on leadership and Africa’s future
2 hours -
U.S. to test $750 fee for faster visa interviews
2 hours -
Kennedy Agyapong’s comments were meant to spark reflection, not destroy NPP – Kwasi Kwarteng
2 hours -
Minority demands disclosure of prison facility holding Sedina Tamakloe
2 hours -
Three charged in Australia over alleged importation of 320kg meth worth A$296m concealed in Ghana-bound charcoal shipment
3 hours -
Central University Management responds to reports of individuals in NACOC custody
3 hours -
Obuasi youth petition AngloGold Ashanti over alleged neglect of sports facilities
3 hours -
Finally, someone is looking out for us!
3 hours -
Tradition must serve people, not prevent progress
3 hours -
Dean Hayes Memorial International Championship set for Accra on Saturday
3 hours