East German carnival to become intangible cultural heritage
Around 95,000 people in Brandenburg and Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are part of carnival clubs. What makes this tradition special.
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Thousands of fools celebrate carnival in Saxony
"Rabu! Rabu!" - Radeburg in a state of emergency: thousands of jesters celebrate Saxony's biggest carnival parade - with colorful costumes, loud music and an exuberant atmosphere. There are also parades elsewhere.
Carnival in Saxony - police and clubs well prepared
The anticipation is growing: Despite heightened security concerns, Saxony's carnival parades are sticking to their tried and tested concepts - no drastic changes are being made.
Carnival parade in Bad Schandau again criticized for racism allegations
The carnival parade in Bad Schandau is once again under fire for accusations of racism. Left Party parliamentary group leader Rico Gebhardt condemns racist stereotypes and misanthropic provocations. SPD leader Henning Homann emphasizes that Fasching should not step down. Green politician Ines Kummer describes blackfacing as racism.
Carnival fans celebrate great days in Saxony
Away from the German carnival strongholds in the Rhineland, the carnival days are also celebrated on the streets or in halls in Saxony. In some places, problems dampen the festive mood.