Carnival in the town hall: criticism, humor and creative ideas for the region!

On March 2, 2025, Saarland discussed carnival traditions, lack of political responsibility and future plans for the rehabilitation clinic.
On March 2, 2025, Saarland discussed carnival traditions, lack of political responsibility and future plans for the rehabilitation clinic. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Carnival in the town hall: criticism, humor and creative ideas for the region!

In Neunkirchen, the carnival clubs are involved in the bangs, ischele and Eichert was currently strong for customs and community. At an event in the town hall there was a warm exchange between the clubs and the city administration. Steven Thom, a representative of the bangs, criticized the unexcused lack of an AfD member in the Council. In an ironic note, he referred to the newly introduced municipal order service as a "super role alternative".

thom also urgently called for measures for the rehabilitation clinic to prevent the building from collapsing. He expressed the assumption that the ADAC could show interest in the bumpy route in Kapellenstrasse in poor condition in order to use it as a test track for shock absorbers.

engagement of the carnival clubs

Andreas Kuhn, President of the Eicher, suggested conversion the rehabilitation clinic building into a local recreation home and symbolically presented the mayor to a suggestion hammer, since no progress in this matter has been made so far. Christoph Meiser, President of the Ischele, summed up the "beautiful Faasendzeit" and emphasized that the fun was in the foreground during the carnival season.

The President of the Knallerbsen praised the cohesion of the carnivalists, who was preserved despite illness and failures. Mayor and representative of the city paid tribute to the achievements of the three clubs, which were called "top class" and "border on perfection". During the event, Tanja and Thomas Theis von Eichert reported humorously about the challenges with their pubescent children and two fictional people in their household.

Jan Gutörl from Ischele provided tips for writing a handmade speech and his anecdotes for exuberant laughs in the audience. The prince couples and teen star princess of the bangs and Eicher also gave themselves the honor and contributed to the solemnity. Lina I. von der Bangsbsen spoke about the motivation of the Illingen carnivalists to emphasize the joy of celebrating and singing in the community. The event was accompanied musically by the Bauhofcombo, consisting of Clemens Baltes and Siggi Kelkel.

The meaning of the carnival

In Germany, Carnival is a deeply rooted tradition, known as the "fifth season". This is characterized in particular by street removal, colorful costumes and happy music. The roots of the carnival are diverse and go back to the early Middle Ages. It serves not only the entertainment, but also the critical examination of social issues. The carnival receives political response, particularly from handmade speeches that go back to the tradition of the overridden. The simple people are allowed to deal and criticize rulers and social norms humorously.

The influences and customs vary depending on the region, which makes the carnival a colorful mosaic of cultural forms of expression. In 2014, both the Rheinische Carnival and the Swabian-Alemannic Fastnacht from UNESCO were included in the list of intangible cultural heritage. The carnival has developed over time: starting with mask trains in the 19th century to large festivals that are attracting millions of visitors today.

The highlight of the carnival period is between "Weiberfastnacht" and the days around Rosenmontag and Mardi Gras. The upcoming political Ash Wednesday debate, this year on February 14th in Passau, is also used by prominent speakers such as Agnes Becker and Tobias Ruff to address current social and political issues.

Overall, it turns out that the carnival is not only a time of celebration, but also offers a space for social reflection and exchange. The community of carnival clubs in Neunkirchen reflects this tradition and ensures the continuation of the customs in the region.

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