A Heart for Community, Tradition and Celebration

‍At the very centre of Cund stands the village hall — a modest yet vital building that has long borne witness to the life of the village. In 2002, with generous support from Klaus and Karin Schäfer and the commitment of the villagers, it was renovated. Since then, it has continued to serve as the gathering place for the people of Reussdorf, in both joy and sorrow, in tradition and in everyday life.

‍A Place for All Seasons and All Occasions

‍Inside its walls, the hall hosts festivities and solemn events alike. A simple traditional kitchen can be used to cook meals, and a large wood-fired oven warms the space, offering both physical and symbolic heat. A stage stands ready for performances: music, storytelling, speeches or dancing. Seating for up to 250 guests allows the entire village—or visiting guests—to gather for weddings, birthdays, funerals, engagements, or festive dances.Even now, though the building shows signs of age and some repair is needed, it remains active. It is the place where life in the village unfolds: children’s laughter, family gatherings, and community celebrations. Each winter, it becomes the centre of the village’s Christmas market — a time when neighbours meet, crafts and food are shared, and the village lights up with warmth and festivity.

‍A Hall of Tradition, Culture and Diversity

‍The village hall is more than a functional space; it is the physical embodiment of community life. In rural Europe, buildings such as village halls or community centres have long served as gathering places where the social, cultural and the practical come together. They host dances, meetings, performances, communal meals, and celebrations — acting as the “social living room” of the community. In Cund, the hall carries forward that tradition.
Here, villagers of different backgrounds—Romanians, Hungarians, Roma, returning Saxon descendants, and newer residents from abroad—meet on equal footing. In doing so, the hall becomes a space where diversity is lived, not just symbolised.Traditions continue to find life here: folk dances, regional music, local food, storytelling, and seasonal festivals.
The hall’s stage may hold a wedding toast one evening and a regional folklore concert the next. Its kitchen echoes with shared meals prepared by neighbours or visitors. And in its gatherings, cultural bridges are built: life stories shared across generations, traditions learned and passed on, new friendships sparked.

‍The Hall as Symbol and Living Space

‍In every successful village, a communal space anchors social life. The village hall is a place where identity is expressed, culture is lived, and unity is nourished. Whenever the door is open, it invites people in—not just to a building, but to belonging, shared experience, and a sense that life in rural places has dignity, meaning and renewal.In the heart of Cund, the village hall is precisely that: a stage for life, a cradle of tradition, and a home for community across boundaries.