# Dülmen, Viktorkirmes auf dem Overbergplatz -- 2014 -- 3738 (2)

- By: Dietmar Rabich
- Date: Taken on 10 October 2014, 19:22
- Classification: Photograph
- Museum: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:D%C3%BClmen,_Viktorkirmes_auf_dem_Overbergplatz_--_2014_--_3738_(2).jpg)
- Rights: [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
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- Who can see it: Kids profiles and older (museums give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the museum's own words)

Light traces of a Ferris wheel, Viktorkirmes in Dülmen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Two traditional folk festivals are particularly important in Dülmen: the Trinity Fair and the Victor Fair. The Trinity Fair takes place around the church festival of the Holy Trinity in early summer. Its origins lie in religious celebrations and processions, which over time developed into a secular folk festival. With market stalls, fairground rides, and music, it became an integral part of urban life. The Viktorkirmes in autumn is associated with the patron saint of the city, Saint Victor. It also has ecclesiastical roots and dates back to earlier church consecration and patron saint festivals. In the 19th and 20th centuries, both fairs grew into important annual markets. Today, modern rides, traditional stalls, and a colorful supporting program characterize both festivals. They combine religious tradition, customs, and communal celebration and are an integral part of Dülmen’s identity.