Since the rich, colorful, and diverse Karneval traditions, celebrated in many regions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for centuries, are largely unknown in North America, we are very happy to showcase an unprecedented mix of Karneval artifacts, vintage costumes, and regalia in our new exhibit.
There will be a wide variety of authentic costumes and vintage hats representing the Koelner Karneval. Beautifully hand-crafted masks and figurines will represent the regions where the Alemannische Fastnacht (Aleman-Suabian Carnival) is celebrated. Decorations from Mainz, a real Offenburger Fastnacht Hexe (Carnival Witch), and video presentations in German and English are also part of the exhibit that will give an in-depth understanding of the roots and history of German Karneval, Fastnacht, Fasnet, and Fasching.
GAMGA (German-American Mardi Gras Association), their members, the Koelner Karnevalsmuseum, private collectors like Karin Gottier from Connecticut, and Heinz Mueller, Schwabenverein, from California were instrumental in making this exhibit possible.
The exhibit that is also sponsored by Condor German Airlines, Underberg Sales Group & Duggans Distillers, will officially open on February 27, 2014 at 6 PM and will be on display until April 12, 2014. We hope that many of you will find time during the spring to come to Washington, DC and visit our museum and exhibit.
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