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Tag: Fastnacht
The next big event
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
Three Trios of Bugs
Thursday Trios
There’s a Method to this Madness
In two days, at 11:11 am on 11/11, the fifth season starts again. The organised carnival clubs will kick off the campaign for 2025. They then go into a dormant phase as far as official events go but the time is used for planning and … Continue reading There’s a Method to this Madness
Guilty Feet, Have They Got Rhythm?
“Almost nobody dances sober unless they happen to be insane.” H.P. Lovecraft This guy seems to have no problem, though. Different styles. I have no idea how much – if any – alcohol was consumed. I’m pretty sure that alcohol was involved here. Just as … Continue reading Guilty Feet, Have They Got Rhythm?
And Then It Is Over
Seems like they had a big party. Rosenmontag, Carnival, even Ash Wednesday has come an gone. And on Thursday the empty bottles get collected for recycling. I wanted to post this last Sunday but the photos had disappeared on my computer. Found them again! Cellpic … Continue reading And Then It Is Over
Carnival Parade
Carnival is a time of public enjoyment and entertainment when people wear unusual clothes, dance, and eat and drink, usually in the streets of a city. Particularly the unadulterated enjoyment can be seen on the faces of these participants. Helau! (That’s the traditional cry of the Fassenacht … Continue reading Carnival Parade
She’s a Major in the Carnival Garde
It’s the new year and the preparations for the Carnival campaign 24 is revving up, for majors and privates and reigning dignities alike. FOWC with Fandango: Major
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