Spending an Afternoon with the Enchanting Helena

Mayor Alexander Putz and the deputy chairwoman of the Senior Council, Edeltraud Nuhn, welcomed over 350 senior citizens and their caregivers to the annual Senior Afternoon event held at the theater tent in Landshut. The event, hosted by the city, is a heartfelt gesture of appreciation for the older residents and their dedicated caregivers.

The day began with warm greetings from both Mayor Putz and Edeltraud Nuhn, expressing gratitude to the retirement and nursing homes, volunteers, and caregivers for making the event possible. Edeltraud Nuhn, in particular, highlighted the year-round work of caregivers, institutions, and welfare associations, for which she was deeply grateful.

The event was filled with music and laughter as the operetta "Die schoene Helena" by Jacques Offenbach was performed. Mayor Putz emphasised the importance of the operetta, not just for its entertaining value, but also for its exploration of the mistakes men can make in the pursuit of love, a theme he considered the most important in the story.

In a light-hearted moment, Mayor Putz shared his thoughts on the story of "Die schoene Helena," expressing his belief that Paris, the Prince of Troy, had made a cardinal error by choosing one goddess as the most beautiful. He suggested that Paris should have acknowledged the unique beauty of all three goddesses, a decision that, according to Putz, would have prevented the Trojan War, the stories of Homer, and denied the audience the opportunity to enjoy the story of beautiful Helena today.

The Senior Afternoon event was a celebration of love, appreciation, and the invaluable work of caregivers. It served as a reminder of the beauty in acknowledging and cherishing the unique qualities in everyone, just as Mayor Putz suggested Paris should have done in the story of "Die schoene Helena."