Carnival club Simmern crowns new prince: celebrations begin!
Carnival club Simmern crowns new prince: celebrations begin!
On Sunday, January 8, 2025, the Carnival Association Smimern (KVS) officially chose its new prince couple. Daniela I and Gerhard I. Bender rays in their new roles and have conquered the hearts of the carnivalists in the Rhein-Hunsrück district in the storm. The event took place in the robust and formed a festive framework for the solemn proclamation, which was originally supposed to take place on November 11, 2024. This planned proclamation was postponed because the Bender couple had planned a vacation during this time. Despite these unconventional circumstances, which are not common in the carnival season, the celebration experienced a lot of encouragement.
The approval and enthusiasm for the new couple of princes are reflected in the active participation of the carnival clubs in the Rhein-Hunsrück district. Many of these clubs have started the upcoming session earlier. This is a typical peculiarity of carnival traditions that can vary from region to region. The roots of these cultural celebrations are deeply rooted in ancient festivals in honor of Dionysos and Saturnus, which have developed and changed over the centuries.
The carnival in Germany: a multifaceted tradition
The carnival in Germany, also known as Fastelovend, Fasenacht or Mardi Gras, often divides opinions. Disguises, songs and exuberant celebrations are central elements of this tradition. In the Rhineland, Swabia and Hesse, the carnival has been celebrated for centuries and is considered a cultural highlight that attracts a particularly large number of people. The custom has only established itself in the regions -shaped regions in the past 30 years, which is clearly noticeable regionally.
The carnival period traditionally begins on January 6th and is initiated by the first carnival events. The hot phase of the carnival then starts on Thursday before Ash Wednesday. An important event during this time is the women's carnival, where women can symbolically cut ties from men. From this point on, the street carnival begins, which will last until Rose Monday and is celebrated in high castles such as Cologne, Bonn and Düsseldorf.
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| Cologne | Rosenmontagszug with over 1 million spectators |
| Düsseldorf | festivals and removals, many creative costumes |
| Mainz | traditional celebrations and moves |
The differences in customs make the carnival a unique festival in Germany. The carnival clubs, such as the KVS, help to preserve this legacy and to advance the cultural activities. Information about events and registrations for other events are on the official website of the Carnival Association Simmern, kv-sim.de , available.
In summary, it can be said that the carnival is not only a time of celebration, but also establishes a cultural connection among people. It reflects the joy and a certain way of life that is rooted in the carnival tradition. The traditional attachment, coupled with the cheerfulness of the new prince couples, ensures a varied and lively coexistence in the Rhineland.| Details | |
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