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The Free Spirit of Germany’s Carnivals Is Under Attack
Carnival celebrations in Germany’s Rhineland region are characterized by five things: Music, costumes, flowers, candy, and ...
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Revellers flock to Cologne as Germany's Carnival season cuts loose
Carnival celebrations in Germany kicked off on Thursday as huge costumed crowds began cutting loose amid tightened security, ...
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The fifth season – jesters, music and dancing
Traditionally Carnival is celebrated with the greatest passion in the Rhineland where cities like Cologne, Dusseldorf and Mainz host massive festivals, and in Southwest Germany, home to ...