Called the Women's Carnival, it is certainly one of the craziest in Germany. Come and discover the Cologne Carnival which lasts 4 months.
Il Cologne Carnival is one of the most popular Carnival events because its party lasts 4 months. In fact, the Carnival in this city is inaugurated theNovember 11 at 11.11 from that moment on it is always Carnival. But let's focus on the actual dates of this event for those wishing to go to Cologne in the month of February.
The Carnival in Cologne opens with the cry "Kölle Alaaf!”And the presentation of his characters in Alter Markt, in the heart of the city. The Virgin, the Peasant and the Prince parade. The latter is the most important protagonist of the Cologne carnival.
One of the most beautiful days of this wind, the Weiberfastnacht, the Carnival dedicated to women who have dominion over the whole city. Custom has it that the woman has all the powers for one day and that she can go around the city for one day a year distributing kisses to men or by cutting their tie.
Il next day it is instead the turn of the men who with the typical red jackets some traditional costumes parade through the city on foot or on horseback like the soldiers of Cologne, not before having made the traditional beer of 10.30 in the morning.
The real Carnival is celebrated there Sunday who sees a beautiful one since 11 in the morning parade of all the boys and the citizens of Cologne through the streets of the historic center. The evening parties, for those who are in Cologne in these days, they are celebrated on Monday evening when the carnival reaches its maximum splendor.
Carnival in Cologne ends on Ash Wednesday when after a nice fish-based lunch, as tradition dictates, all the parties end. The most interesting thing about this event is in my opinion the Carnival of women, fun and entertaining especially for those who want to make a travel with friends.
Here is the testimony of Mari which was at the Cologne Carnival 2 years ago: “It may seem strange to say, but it is shocking to see that everyone, absolutely everyone, without exception, is in a mask. From babies in the arms of mothers and fathers up to grandparents and grandmothers wearing make-up. People of all ages in extravagant costumes, fluorescent wigs. A whirlwind of wreaths and feather boas, confetti and streamers and everyone partying, dancing and eating. One big party. Then of course beer and flowing alcohol helps to warm up and cheer up (as if it weren't already cheerful enough) the atmosphere. Then the parade of floats, from which candies, chocolates and flowers are thrown. At the end of the day, people return home with bags full of good things “.
