Introduction: Enjoy the 24th year of the huge Easter Egg Market in Michelstadt, one of the oldest markets in Germany with chocolates, baskets, springtime decorations and eggs, eggs, eggs!  The town of Michelstadt is one of the most picturesque in all of Germany and is celebrated for its ancient Rathaus – said to be the most photographed site in the country!

The eggs aren’t just arriving in their pure egg-white color in Michelstadt on this weekend, but in their best: au naturel, jewelled, in costumes, with body painting, piercings or tattoos! They will lie on the tables of 75 of the best craft experts in Europe.  The Easter egg collection of 2008 is in Michelstadt!

The reputation of the Michelstadt Easter Egg Market has spread throughout all of Germany.  The participants come from far and wide to appreciate the quality merchandise.  Eggs are available from local production as well as rare and foreign origin.  The visitors come from far and wide as well, and many come every year to Michelstadt, because the whole town gets into the act!  The fountain in the city center is festively decorated, and springtime decorates the doors of Old Town buildings.  The Rabbit Band stands in front of the historic Rathaus, and the Easter crowns are a favorite photo for the thousands of visitors, who are watching spring bloom in Michelstadt!

From the old ways of egg decorating, anchored in traditional techniques and styles for eggs, new ideas have sprung and developed.  They peak in breath-taking etchings and cuttings, artful decorations, and experiments with new material combinations.  Whoever is overwhelmed by all the decorations can contemplate the natural eggs, each a small wonder in form and color.  Splinters fly with the woodcarvers as they transform wooden eggs into "hollow eggs" and the glass blower simply blows them up!

So that the younger visitors also can appreciate the day and the art, there are herbal colors and Easter grasses for sale, with accompanying instructions.  Enlarging the display, there is a coloring table where imaginations can be put immediately to the test!  You might even get to watch some chicken eggs hatching!

Taste buds are put to the test at various chocolate masters, where Easter bunnies and other subjects tempt the mouth and the eye.  And basket weavers display their wares – useful not only at Easter, but the whole year through!

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