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S.T.V. Weiss-Blau BayernHistory |
The group first introduced themselves to the area vereine in June of 1984, then attended its first official event the following month - the Alpenland Hamilton Fahnenweihe. In August 1984 the group changed its name to "Weiss-Blau Bayern" in light of the fact that the colours of the Bavarian flag are traditionally referred to as Weiss-Blau. It was at this time that the first dirndls were ordered for the group.
On June 8, 1985 we hosted our first dance and it was a success. In July 1985 we participated in our first Carabram festival, held at our current club, Hansa Haus in Brampton. In March 1986, the Harmonie club closed and we moved to the Donauschwaben Club in Toronto. In 1986 we also began to discuss the formation of a children’s group. We attended the St. Catherine’s Alpenroesl Fahnenweihe in September 1986.
After our Carabram performance in July, we remained in touch with the then President of the Hansa Haus in Brampton, Mr. Henry Bunge. With his support, we were eventually invited to become members of the Hansa Haus. In April 1987 we performed for the first time as members in our new home.
Our group went to Germany in August, 1990. A total of 13 members toured for two weeks in Germany and Austria; a fitting place to show off our brand new tracht. Later that same year, our members helped to form Volkstanzgruppe Almrausch and Weiss-Blau Bayern Junior Schuhplattler.