This is one of more than 200 figures and faces on the Fastnachtsbrunnen (carnival fountain) in Mainz. Mainz, together with Cologne, is the stronghold of German carnival and this fountain is an hommage to the fifth season of the year.
Monday Portrait
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One Word Sunday
on our social calender is carnival. Officially, each year’s “campaign” (that’s what it is called) starts on 11/11 but then it’s on the backburner because of Christmas. Soon after New Year, carnival starts in earnest (and believe me, the people involved take it very seriously). … Continue reading The next big event
They may not look mainstream but they were playing pop songs.
Double humta dipping tata for Oh boy FOWC with Fandango: Mainstream and Ragtag tatarara Daily pomta Prompt: Pop Songs
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I was bewildered when I saw these guys at the carnival parade in February. Was blackface rearing its ugly head? Then I saw their parade float. They call themselves “Badass Monkeys” and dress up in gorilla suits (either traditionally black or neon green). And they … Continue reading Wild and Wilder
Thursday Trios
