--- title: "Event" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/event/lesung-aus-dem-roman-altendeich" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Event" --- Share Lesung aus dem Roman "Altendeich" ================================= - Reading Helmut van Züren und Dörte Lehmann Helmut van Züren will read from his novel "Altendeich" at the Ditzum Church East Frisia about a hundred years ago! The small village of Altendeich, built on a mound, lies idyllically against the rugged backdrop of the North Sea. But appearances can be deceiving: behind the dike, life is as unforgiving as the stormy climate. The residents struggle with hardship, hard work—and an ominous series of mysterious misfortunes. Are these events mere coincidence or the result of ancient curses? At the center of the rumors is the mysterious Kattenfreterske, an eccentric outsider said to be in league with dark forces. But when she, too, falls victim to the mysterious incidents, Altendeich faces a catastrophe that surpasses anything the village community has ever experienced. A novel about life in the Frisian pile-dwelling villages, and at the same time a literary exploration of the North German coastal region in the early 20th century, with its ancient superstitions, dialect, and way of life. The book is an impressive journey into a forgotten microcosm. About the Author: Helmut van Züren was born in East Frisia in 1954. He studied German language and literature and economics and worked for many years as a teacher. He is the editor and author of several textbooks. He lives with his family in East Frisia. Musical interludes (**Feel free to sing along if you’d like!)** by Dörte Lehmann, accordion. Dörte Lehmann runs a studio in the Kunstscheune in Pilsum. Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - Suitable for any Weather - Target Group Adult National Natural Landscapes - National Park and Biosphere Region Lower Saxon Wadden Sea Foreign Language German Directions & Parking facilities Free parking spaces are available at the church community center. Paid parking spaces are available at Hermann-Tempel-Platz (charging station for electric cars available). Read more Social Media Read more Price info - free of charge Admission is free. Donations are appreciated at the exit. Read more License (master data) Touristik GmbH "Südliches Ostfriesland" Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Other arts and culture - History - Reading Event location **Kirche in Ditzum** Ditzumer Hofstraße 11a 26844 Jemgum - Ditzum Organizer **Kirche in Ditzum** Ditzumer Hofstraße 11a 26844 Jemgum - Ditzum