{"id":5884,"date":"2025-10-01T12:55:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T10:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/association-for-the-promotion-of-the-castle-opera-burg-garssponsoring-association\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:06:12","slug":"friends-association","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/en\/friends-association\/","title":{"rendered":"Friends&#8217; Association"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow av-small-hide av-mini-hide  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_slideshow_full  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-1ee8wg-f787e5212e3cace9447164ecb9d4859b avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 28.666666666667%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-1ee8wg-f787e5212e3cace9447164ecb9d4859b__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-5934 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5934\"  src=\"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/UeHeader-HP.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"430\" title='\u00a9 Alexander Ch. 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Wulz' alt='Overview of the stage set of the Opera BURG GARS'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  style='min-height:260px; min-width:391px; ' srcset=\"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/UeHeader-Smartphone-HP.png 1280w, https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/UeHeader-Smartphone-HP-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/UeHeader-Smartphone-HP-1030x686.png 1030w, https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/UeHeader-Smartphone-HP-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/UeHeader-Smartphone-HP-705x470.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-onof4-56dac9386a53d2193b9511d981d70e5a main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_slideshow_full  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5884'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6krzts-59f56b58eb9e7a46ea3eb43da804dee4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfgtyn9l-c1e7327f70a3b8fe50a243fd752868b5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mfgtyn9l-c1e7327f70a3b8fe50a243fd752868b5{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mfgtyn9l-c1e7327f70a3b8fe50a243fd752868b5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mfgtyn9l-c1e7327f70a3b8fe50a243fd752868b5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mfgtyn9l-c1e7327f70a3b8fe50a243fd752868b5 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mfgtyn9l-c1e7327f70a3b8fe50a243fd752868b5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mfgtyn9l-c1e7327f70a3b8fe50a243fd752868b5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mfgtyn9l-c1e7327f70a3b8fe50a243fd752868b5 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-4  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Association for the Promotion of the Castle <span class='special_amp'>&amp;<\/span> Opera BURG GARS<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-4cfc0w-d7a8d949760c6d1abc913d03360e9cb6 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mfgtzoez-b93b214fd69c1460a7a9c225038ba227 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Babenberg Castle in Gars is a unique cultural gem in the Kamptal area. For more than 30 years, it has served as the only opera venue in the Waldviertel region, hosting world-class opera performances and cultural events. <\/p>\n<p>Since 2016, the \u201cFriends of Burg Gars Association\u201d has supported the activities of the Opera BURG GARS, particularly the annual opera production and various concerts held as part of the festival at the castle. The association helps to realize the artistic visions of the festival\u2019s renowned and passionate directors. <\/p>\n<p>A key mission of the association is to raise regional and national awareness of this exceptional cultural event and its significance. United by their shared passion for the arts, the members of the association are dedicated to attracting and inspiring audiences from near and far. <\/p>\n<p>Another important goal is the careful preservation and continued development of the only remaining Babenberg castle complex, ensuring that every visitor\u2019s experience remains enjoyable and memorable for years to come.<br \/>If you too are inspired by our work we warmly invite you to become a member of our association. Your support not only shows appreciation for our cultural efforts but also enables us to continue fulfilling our mission successfully. <\/p>\n<p>Further information can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gars.at\/Verein_zur_Foerderung_der_Burg_Oper_Burg_Gars_am_Kamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-3aro0g-5486301acdd1d29c1aa977943a6bc6ce av_one_third  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfgu0t3n-8eddcf539615d42905956de56964758e\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mfgu0t3n-8eddcf539615d42905956de56964758e img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mfgu0t3n-8eddcf539615d42905956de56964758e .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mfgu0t3n-8eddcf539615d42905956de56964758e av-styling- av-img-linked avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-8  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gars.at\/Verein_zur_Foerderung_der_Burg_Oper_Burg_Gars_am_Kamp\" class='avia_image '  aria-label='Association for the Promotion of the Castle &amp; Opera BURG GARS'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-5883 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5883 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FoerdervereinGars_Logo_1C_mitGraustufen-728x1030.jpg\" alt='Logo of the association' title='Association for the Promotion of the Castle &amp; Opera BURG GARS'  height=\"1030\" width=\"728\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FoerdervereinGars_Logo_1C_mitGraustufen-728x1030.jpg 728w, https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FoerdervereinGars_Logo_1C_mitGraustufen-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FoerdervereinGars_Logo_1C_mitGraustufen-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FoerdervereinGars_Logo_1C_mitGraustufen-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FoerdervereinGars_Logo_1C_mitGraustufen-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FoerdervereinGars_Logo_1C_mitGraustufen-1060x1500.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FoerdervereinGars_Logo_1C_mitGraustufen-498x705.jpg 498w, https:\/\/operburggars.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FoerdervereinGars_Logo_1C_mitGraustufen-scaled.jpg 1810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":29,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5884","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5884","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5884"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5884\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8792,"href":"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5884\/revisions\/8792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/operburggars.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5884"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}