MENNONITES TO HOST 2028 OLYMPICS IN EDMONTON ALBERTA?!

Edmonton is all abuzz with the prospect of hosting the 2028 Olympics. Already speculation has begun on the shape of the new center that will reflect the Mennonite heritage as well as being a world symbol of the city’s hospitality. Unofficial reports claim that it may take the form a huge kompst borscht bowl that will seat 100,000!   Other more conservative designs are for a large knipsbrat with seats in the shape of tjlatz.

The Menno Tribune took to the streets of Edmonton to gauge the reaction to the announcement of hosting the 2028 Olympics. Henry Schroeder claims, “I think it’s great, us Mennonites will finally be able to add knipsbrat as an Olympic sport”. Tina Wiebe says, I think it’s good news for Edmonton. I just hope they don’t serve liquor at the events”. And Judy Martens voiced her concerns by saying, “I’m worried that we won't have enough faspa for everyone”.   Others are excited about the prospect of setting up a rollkuchen concession stand.   Whatever the views, it appears the city of Edmonton will have one more reason to boast in 2028!

Check out our Mennonite Winter Games T shirt from 1874.

       Mennonite Winter Games T knipsbrat tournament

Would you like to learn more Plautdietsch? The ultimate low German dictionary ever published is still available.   This amazing dictionary is the most complete reference of a language that was only used verbally for almost 500 years. Professor Jack Thiessen undertook the immense project of putting together a definitive and comprehensive dictionary to preserve this unique language. It makes a great gift for the younger generation who would like to learn and understand the spoken low German language of their parents and grandparents.   It also makes a great gift for those who have forgotten many of the unique words and Plautdietsch phrases that have been used by Mennonites in the past 5 centuries. Order your copy and enjoy Plautdietsch like never before!

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