Fasching 2018

We are celebrating ‚Fasching‘ today, Tuesday 13th Feb 2018. Fasching is the Christian Shrovetide carnival as celebrated in German-speaking countries. There are many regional differences concerning the name, duration, and activities of the carnival. It is known as Fasching in Bavaria and Austria, Fosnat in Franconia, Fasnet in Swabia, Fastnacht in Mainz and its environs, and Karneval in Cologne and the Rhineland. The beginning of the pre-Lenten season generally is considered to be Epiphany (January 6). Merrymaking may get underway on the Thursday before Lent, but the truly rambunctious revelry associated with Fasching usually reaches its high point during the three days preceding Ash Wednesday, culminating on Shrove Tuesday. The names of these final days also vary regionally. We had a fantastic Fasching assembly, led expertly by Frau de Groot, Frau Johns and Herr Pierce with students and staff parading in colourful costumes.