Showing posts with label Fasching in Germany. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fasching in Germany. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Top Cities That Celebrate The Best Carnival in Germany

It is Fasching time in Germany! This is the German word for carnival which they also sometimes called as Karneval nor the th Season. This is one of the best times of the year to visit Germany and witness its carnival celebration. The Faschingszug (carnival parade), the street celebrations and the Faschingball (carnival costume ball) will surely entertain you. Carnival in Germany usually begins on November 11 at 11:11 am and ends on Ash Wednesday.

Be sure to book your cheap Flights to Germany to Germany as early as you can. There are always affordable and cheap airlines you can find online. If you are coming from any European countries, you can try Ryanair, Easyjet, Air Berlin or Tuifly. These are only some of the cheap carriers flying to any airports in Germany.

One of the carnivals I witnessed in Germany last March 2011.

Let's have fun and visit the top cities that celebrate the best carnival in Germany.

Cologne- The Carnival in Cologne is well-known for its very long tradition that dated back to the 14th century. Thousands of people in Cologne are helping hand in hand to maintain this tradition. Within the carnival period there are a lot of parties and carnival celebrations that are taking place. One of the best things to experience in Cologne is to witness the Faschingszug on Rosenmontag or the Rose Monday parade.

Mainz- The Mainz Carnival known in German as The Mainzer Fastnacht or Meenzer Fassenacht, is one of the oldest carnival in Germany. The Mainz carnival has an unusual emphasis on political and literary humor and commentary. This is always shown live on a German television. If you happen to watch it live on TV or be there yourself, you will surely have a lot of fun. As usual the various celebrations and parades with all those colourful costumes and masquerades are also the highlight of the carnival in Mainz.

a colourful float in Dietfurt's carnival in Germany.

Düsseldorf- Like any other towns and cities in Germany, the carnival in Düsseldorf also begins on the 11th of November at 11:11 am and last until Ash Wednesday. Once you visit the carnival in this metropolis, you can witness people dancing, singing, shouting, laughing and simply celebrating. The highlight of the celebration is the Rosenmontagszug or Carnival Monday Procession on February 20, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. in Düsseldorf city centre. You will witness here a big parade with decorated floats and people wearing costumes with various colours, designs and motives marching on their foot through the whole city centre.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Dietfurt's Chinese Fasching 2011

I had witnessed again for the third time, the Chinese Carnival in Dietfurt, a town in Bavaria, Germany. Together with my friends, we experienced the Dietfurt Chinesenfasching (as it is called in German. It was truly a spectacular event. My friends were happy watching it and I believed they will have again another story to tell to their friends when they will go back to the United States.

The Dietfurter Chinese Fasching or Carnival is held annually and it is always celebrated during Thursday. There a name for this day but I can't remember it now. The Chinese Carnival in Dietfurt is a unique carnival because of their Chinese theme. There is a story about this and hope to share it in my Travel and Explore Germany site.

It is time for me to have a short break. I have to browse more about Outer Banks beach rentals when I come back online later. Before I do that, let me share some images taken from the Chinese Carnival in Dietfurt yesterday, March 3, 2011. The highlight of the carnival was the interesting parade they had yesterday.


these little children dressed with Chinese costumes are so cute. I love watching them yesterday.

some floats with colourful decorations also joined the said carnival parade and the one you see here is one from them.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Chinese Fasching in Dietfurt, Bavaria

Germany is still in its Fasching highlights. Fasching also means carnival. Cologne, Mainz and Düsseldorf are some of the cities in Germany that are very famous for its carnival. There will be Fasching events that will be going on next week especially in the nearby towns and cities.

One of the Fasching events I witnessed in Germany is in Dietfurt. This town is very famous for its Chinese Fasching or carnival. Here are some images I took from this town.



It seems like Halloween in here but Germans almost have the same and they call it Fasching or Fastnacht or simply carnival.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Fasching in Velburg, Bavaria, Germany

It is Fasching time in Germany! Fasching is also called as Fastnacht, Fasnet or Karneval in German depending on the towns or cities where it is celebrated. It is simply called as Carnival or Carnaval in English. There are cities in Germany which are known for its famous Fasching or Carnival. These cities include Cologne (Köln), Mainz and Duesseldorf (Düsseldorf).

Fasching is also celebrated in small towns and municipalities.. I had witnessed some Fasching in Bavaria like in Velburg, Breitenbrunn and Dietfurt.

I have some images below taken during the Fasching parade in Velburg, Bavaria, Germany.

a tractor decorated with balloons and flowers during the Faschingszug (carnival parade) in Velburg. You can see the date embedded when these pictures were taken. I wish to watch this parade again next month.

colourful attires and costumes are worn by partipipants of the Fasching parade.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Fasching or Carnival in Germany

Today is the last day of the Fasching or Carnival in Germany. I guess it is also the same in other countries who are celebrating it. Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday is obviously the last day of this festival. I even saw a lot of people wearing different costumes with make-ups on their faces in Neumarkt this morning. I am sharing some photos below. This was taken during the Chinese Carnival in Dietfurt last year. Sad to say I was not able to witness it this year because I was still on vacation.

Reminder also for tonight for those who want to buy diet pills, be sure to get the most effective one in the market. I want to consult first our doctor before using it. Goodnight guys. I am feeling very sleepy right now. I guess I am still trying to adjust to the time and weather here in Europe.
Chinese Fasching in Dietfurt in Bavaria, Germany. I personally took these pictures last year.

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