Who would want to join me for the Carnival in Cologne next year?! Be sure to check out this written guide here for more practical tips and info: happytowander.com/cologne-carnival-guide/
almost went to this when I visited germany in March but since my time was constrain I couldn't make it to cologne , glad I found this channel for some visualization that I miss out on !
Some parents sent their parents through the little gate to collect all the candy that didn’t get caught! Others had umbrellas they held upside down to catch everything 😂 it was amazing!
The people of Cologne get the carnival instilled with their mother's milk. The Shrove Monday parade takes about 3 hours (with luck), but you have to be there early, the parade usually takes more than three hours and depending on where you are, the parade will only come to you very late. "Strüssje" means "a small bouquet of flowers" and are usually carnations or tulips. Roses are thrown less. If you want a "Strüssje" you usually only get it in connection with a "Bützchen" (a kiss). Usually kisses on the cheek. Many believe that what is thrown is paid for by the clubs. but it is often the case that the participants save money to buy the throwing material. Greetings from Cologne
Been in a little Karneval Verein as a kid. Actually, we've just been a dancing group for Karneval but also went with parades. And we did have to buy everything ourselves - or well, our parents in this case. I think it's any different with other clubs and the people walking with the Rose Monday parade.
Forced is not the right way to put it. You don't have to dress up, but some events (usually you have to buy tickets way befor carnival to go there anyways) make it a requirement and if you dont come in a costume, they can deny your entry. But if you go out like on the streets, pubs etc. you're usually not forced to dress up. Btw. you dont need to wear a full costume. A glitter hat, some face painting / Make up or something with the colours red/white is often accepted as ''dressed up''. So in conclusion: no requirment but if you dont dress up, you kinda feel like a naked person standing in a room full of dressed people hahaha Greetings from Cologne :)
not even close! thanks for playing. for reference, the correct answer was 'its like mardi gras in germany lmao', but i get where the confusion happened. back to you, alex.
Who would want to join me for the Carnival in Cologne next year?! Be sure to check out this written guide here for more practical tips and info: happytowander.com/cologne-carnival-guide/
almost went to this when I visited germany in March but since my time was constrain I couldn't make it to cologne , glad I found this channel for some visualization that I miss out on !
such a fun carnival and there's a parade too! kids getting goods and candies??? our daughter will not leave the area! haha
Some parents sent their parents through the little gate to collect all the candy that didn’t get caught! Others had umbrellas they held upside down to catch everything 😂 it was amazing!
When going there with kids be warned of hoards of wasted people, thought ;) Still big fun!
I enjoyed the vid -- the Kölsch sounds good!
Hehe thanks for watching! It is indeed good... a little too good 😂
Amazing! So helpful!
The people of Cologne get the carnival instilled with their mother's milk. The Shrove Monday parade takes about 3 hours (with luck), but you have to be there early, the parade usually takes more than three hours and depending on where you are, the parade will only come to you very late. "Strüssje" means "a small bouquet of flowers" and are usually carnations or tulips. Roses are thrown less. If you want a "Strüssje" you usually only get it in connection with a "Bützchen" (a kiss). Usually kisses on the cheek. Many believe that what is thrown is paid for by the clubs. but it is often the case that the participants save money to buy the throwing material.
Greetings from Cologne
Been in a little Karneval Verein as a kid. Actually, we've just been a dancing group for Karneval but also went with parades. And we did have to buy everything ourselves - or well, our parents in this case. I think it's any different with other clubs and the people walking with the Rose Monday parade.
as a Kölsch Mädsche ("cologne girl") I can say this is very accurate
Never heard of this, thanks for sharing
Haha welcome!! Thanks for watching! ❤️
I had my first experience this year! It's crazyyy🥂
Great video it's so well done 👏
My cousin lives there and says everyone is forced to dress up. Is this true?
Forced is not the right way to put it. You don't have to dress up, but some events (usually you have to buy tickets way befor carnival to go there anyways) make it a requirement and if you dont come in a costume, they can deny your entry. But if you go out like on the streets, pubs etc. you're usually not forced to dress up. Btw. you dont need to wear a full costume. A glitter hat, some face painting / Make up or something with the colours red/white is often accepted as ''dressed up''.
So in conclusion: no requirment but if you dont dress up, you kinda feel like a naked person standing in a room full of dressed people hahaha
Greetings from Cologne :)
Awesome
Welcome home
Nice video mam
Nice carnival mam
Thanks for watching!!!
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so it's like halloween in Germany lol
actually not
not even close! thanks for playing. for reference, the correct answer was 'its like mardi gras in germany lmao', but i get where the confusion happened. back to you, alex.