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Carnival

Carnival is a festive season celebrated in the Western Christian world ahead of Lent. Its major events usually take place during February or early March.

Originally a religious season, Carnival has now become more of a public celebration, often featuring parades and street parties. The world's biggest festivities take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In Germany, the Rhineland is a major center for the so-called "Karneval". In other parts of Germany, the festivities are called Fasching, Fastnacht or Fasnet, among others. Here you can find an automatic compilation of all DW content on Carnival.

Vorstellung Motive zum Rosenmontagszug in Köln

Cologne Carnival: Float designs revealed 15.02.2019

Carnival is fast approaching in the Rhineland, with its traditional Rose Monday parade featuring often satirical floats. DW shows you the designs that can be expected.
Deutschland Karneval in Köln

German Jews found 'KKK' club to reclaim Carnival tradition 05.02.2019

Jewish Carnival revelers in Cologne have formed a club named "Kölsche Kippa Köpp," or KKK for short. The initials were made infamous by the Ku Klux Klan, but hold an entirely different meaning for Cologne Jews.
Deutschland Karneval in Köln

Germans celebrate start of carnival season in Rhineland 11.11.2018

As the carnival season opens in western Germany, tens of thousands of residents take to the streets to party. The season of beer, colorful costumes and silliness is set to last until Ash Wednesday in March next year.
Frankreich Paris Proteste gegen Macron

France: Tens of thousands rally against President Emmanuel Macron in Paris 05.05.2018

Marking one year since the president's inauguration, the far-left France Insoumise (France Unbowed) called for rallies in Paris, Toulouse and Bordeaux to protest reforms. A carnival atmosphere dominated the events.
BdT mit Deutschlanbezug 21.02.2018 - Kölner Dom

'Heimat 2018': Cologne sings its identity 24.04.2018

No other city in Germany has as many songs about "Heimat," expressing the feeling of home, as Cologne. Groups of people gather to sing together about their local patriotism, and not only during Carnival.
Rassismus in Neujahrsgala auf CCTV

Sieren's China: Carnival of cliches 22.02.2018

A TV sketch about Africa during China's popular New Year celebrations has triggered accusations of racism and neocolonialism. DW's Frank Sieren says the usually hyper-sensitive country sometimes lacks empathy.
Deutschland Köln Polizist vor Straßenbahn gestoßen

German arrested for pushing policeman into streetcar 13.02.2018

The traditional Carnival celebrations in Cologne took a tragic turn when a policeman was mowed down by a tram. Police suspect it was a case of murder, although the judge is not convinced.
Fastenzeit Symbolbild

Lent survey: More than half of Germans think fasting 'makes sense' 13.02.2018

As carnival celebrations wind down, a survey has identified the items Germans are willing to give up for Lent. The study found people were happier to give up sweets or alcohol than cigarettes, their phones or their cars.
Deutschland Karneval Rosenmontagszug in Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf carnival parade pulls no punches 12.02.2018

Carnival parades in Germany give satirists a prominent platform to demonstrate their art. But the messages they convey are often anything but subtle.
Deutschland Karneval Rosenmontagszug in Düsseldorf

Carnival parades draw millions across Germany 12.02.2018

Millions of revelers have braved cold winter weather to attend traditional carnival parades in Germany. The processions often take on a highly satirical note.

Kölsch for beginners: A crash course in Cologne's dialect 08.02.2018

Before you hit the streets of Cologne to take part in the city's world-famous Carnival, you must know some essential words in the local dialect: Kölsch! DW brings you a local language lesson.

Deutschland Kisuaheli-Praktikanten im Kölner Straßenkarneval

Carnival: A tsunami of beer, broken glass and caramel sweets 07.02.2018

Attention Carnival fans: Be aware that it can be a cruel fate to live in the Rhineland if you are a non-reveler. For when the yearly festivity comes to town it is accompanied by heavy drinking, garbage and aggression.
Karneval in Köln 2014 11.11

Enjoy Carnival in Cologne: 11 tips from a native 07.02.2018

Carnival starts in Cologne's streets on Thursday and as always, it will draw thousands of revelers. If you follow the wise articles of Cologne's "Basic Law," you, too, can enjoy what people there call the "fifth season."
Deutschland BdT Narrensprung in Ulm

Carnival spectator injured in Eppingen 'Fasnacht' procession 04.02.2018

A spectator at a Fasnacht or carnival parade in southern Germany fell into a cauldron of hot water, severely injuring herself. The town's mayor said such a thing should never happen.

Venedig Karnevalsbeginn 2018

City of Sport: Venice Carnival 2018 opens 27.01.2018

Masks, balls and fire eaters - Europe's most famous carnival has kicked off in Italy.
Deutschland Entwürfe für Rosenmontag in Köln

Carnival 2018: Parade float designs unveiled 26.01.2018

Carnival is fast approaching in Germany's Rhineland. Huge parades on Rose Monday — which falls on February 12 this year — are a highlight. Some of the elaborate float designs have already been, well, floated.
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