alemannic carnival
Posted: February 17th, 2009, 12:31 pm
fastnacht has begun around here - the fifth season of archaic madness.
fastnacht - alemannic carnival - is a wild time of archaic customs, of masks and costumes, of devils, demons and witches.
it's the time of the last uproar of winter, of evil spirits, and of the powers of darkness.
a time of drums and pipes, of wild and off-beat music, a time of dancing and leaping, raging and roaring.
it's the time when demons and witches roam the streets.
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see more fastnacht images here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/panta/sets ... 517973148/
info on the net:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fastnacht
and
fastnacht - alemannic carnival - is a wild time of archaic customs, of masks and costumes, of devils, demons and witches.
it's the time of the last uproar of winter, of evil spirits, and of the powers of darkness.
a time of drums and pipes, of wild and off-beat music, a time of dancing and leaping, raging and roaring.
it's the time when demons and witches roam the streets.
(large: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/225 ... 0cbf_o.jpg )
see more fastnacht images here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/panta/sets ... 517973148/
info on the net:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fastnacht
and
Alemannic Fastnacht
The Alemannic Fasnacht is one of the oldest and most traditional pre-Lenten carnival events. It's still celebrated - with absolutely authenticity - in the Black Forest and in the city of Constance on the lake that bears its name. Although there are local variations on the theme, historic handmade garments and uniquely painted and hand-carved wooden masks are always the most distinctive aspect of the festivities.
During what's known as the "Fifth Season", groups of "fools" go rollicking through the streets of Fasnacht strongholds until late into night.
In Rottweil the parade kicks off with the so-called Fools´Jump (Narrensprung) through the city gate.
The Black Forest towns of Villingen-Schwenningen and Breisach are also famous for their versions of Alemannic Fasnacht.
Those feeling especially "foolish" can join in the "Bachnab" in Schramberg which involves a float down the town creek in wooden barrels.
Elzach tradition calls for historically dressed witches and devils to frighten visitors and locals alike in the streets and lanes, and even in restaurants.
Those interested in learning more about the fascinating Fasnacht traditions and customs should visit the "Narrenschopf" Fasnacht Museum in Bad Dürrheim.
There, they'll find a large and colorful collection of historical costumes and masks from the region.
from http://www.tourismus-bw.de/alemannic_fa ... 233125.htm
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it´s like re-reading Le Goff, Foucault and Bajtin with amazing ancient germanic & celtic ecoes-images now!!!!!!!! 
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