Carnival in Germersheim: Celebrate for peace and great honors!

Carnival in Germersheim: Celebrate for peace and great honors!

On February 1, 2025, the carnival period in Germersheim began with the traditional religious festival of the Carnival Society Germersheim (KVG). Under the motto "The foolship, she wishes very much that peace would be on earth!" celebrated the members and guests in the town hall. The event offered a colorful program of music, dance and honors.

The festive atmosphere was underlined by the band "Dubbeschobbe Gäng", while the guests were received in the foyer with a "winter hugo" and a cocktail bar. Those present sang the song "We Are The World" together before the stage program started with a appearance by the Mini Guard, trained by Lea Hagenbacher and Diana Kindler.

honors for long -term members

As part of the order festival, numerous members were awarded the KVG for their long -term loyalty. Gaby Kaiser-Stierheim received the Carnival Order as honorary senator, followed by the other honorary senators Karl-Heinz approximately, Bernhard unemployed, Christopher Standrohr and Andreas Magin. For 25 years of active membership, the silver honorary signs to Andreas Renner, Jana Renner, Marius Butz and Gerd Walter Pfaffmann were awarded.

was particularly highlighted by Kurt Burger, who has not only been active for 50 years, but also received the 2023 volunteer award for outstanding commitment. Ruth and Wolfgang Schmierer were awarded the golden honor for 50 years of membership. Franz Georg Kimmler was also honored for 33 years.

visits and community

A special highlight of the evening was the visit of Alicia I, the anniversary and city princess from Ludwigshafen, who took part in the 55th anniversary of the "Mondglotzer". These expressed the desire for more frequent joint meetings in Germersheim. The event was completed with further dance performances and awards.

according to bnn.de also experienced the rastatt carnival society (Rakage) after a long corona-pause on January 22, 2023 celebrated its first splendor meeting. The event in stone walls was characterized by a variety of appearances and honors. President Patricia Ludwig reflected on the difficult years and was happy about the presence of the audience.

The splendor meeting included a long polonaise, including all guests and a performance by Princess Moni I. including entertaining deposits, such as the humorous appearance of Beate Jeschor with the men's ballet, the event offered the audience a varied evening.

carnival is a significant tradition in Germany and is reflected in the diverse customs. According to alumniniportal-deutschland.org , the carnival has its roots in ancient festivities in honor of Dionysos and Saturnus and has been celebrated in Catholic-dominated regions for centuries. The various regional forms, such as the Rheinische Carnival, fascinate through creative costumes and exuberant celebrations that bring people together from all age groups.

The high relevance and importance of these celebrations become particularly clear when you look at the preparations of the carnival clubs that start from November 11th. The hot phase of the celebrations traditionally culminates between Weiberfastnacht and Rosenmontag, while the festivities reached its climax on the evening before Ash Wednesday and will go into the coming months until the next start on November 11th.