Carnival in Franconia: Carnival clubs defy the Corona crisis - "A little something is always possible"

Due to the corona crisis, Germany is in lockdown light.

Now the fifth season is approaching - there is probably a carnival light.

• The carnival clubs in Franconia are defying the corona pandemic.

• In the lockdown light there should now be a carnival light.

• The "Carnival in Franconia" broadcast by the Bavarian radio also takes place.

• Here you can find the Corona news from Bavaria.

  We also offer you the current case numbers in the Free State in a map.

Veitshöchheim - Germany is in a

in November

.

The reason is the increased number of Corona * cases.

The

fifth season usually starts

on

- this year a

Carnival / Coronavirus in Bavaria: Fifth season begins - "It's extremely stressful"

There would be no town hall storms this year, for example, as

, President of the Fastnacht Association Franconia (FVF) said.

Traditionally, the fools symbolically occupy the local town halls at exactly 11.11 a.m.

Due to the Corona * restrictions, hall events are also canceled.

"For everyone who volunteers in clubs, whether they are coaches, supervisors, dancers, children - it is extremely stressful because you have been slowed down," said Anderlik.

, for example, would have trained all year round.

The performances at ceremonial meetings are a highlight for children.

Carnival in Corona times and lockdown light: "A little something is always possible"

Franconian clubs didn't want to cancel the

whole

.

They phoned municipalities and mayors

to find

.

“Especially during this

it is important that people get joy," said Anderlik.

30

Franconian

have therefore teamed up for the

.

Among other things, there are plans to show video recordings of ceremonial meetings online.

Access to the campaign can be purchased for EUR 1.11.

The proceeds will go to the

.

Video: The carnival is canceled - at least as you know it

Carnival in Corona times? "The positive will to implement something and to show yourself is there"

Clubs in Upper and Middle Franconia also use the power and wealth of ideas to find individual solutions.

“The positive will to implement something and to show oneself is there,” said Anderlik.

That is also important, otherwise there is a

that club members will stay at home in the future.

"On the one hand, it is important to us that everyone adheres to the guidelines so that we can stop this development and the pandemic * comes to an end," said Anderlik.

"And secondly, that the active club chairman continue to show optimism and positive approach, according to

. Search and not give up"

Just Anderlik remains positive: "Let's hope that the

result, we have a reasonable financial statements that we have the Enjoy the Advent and Christmas season and celebrate customs in smaller gear at the beginning of the year. "

Coronavirus in Bavaria: "Carnival in Franconia" takes place - BR broadcast is intended to entertain viewers

Anderlik is particularly pleased, according to a press release from the Würzburg District Office, "that the Fastnacht-Verband Franken has been intensively planning for months with its long-term partner, Bayerischer Rundfunk, to develop concepts that will

enable the

production of all broadcasts on

Fastnacht

" and adds: " We are aware of the great challenge and would like to bring happy and cheerful hours into the living room again for millions of viewers. "

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Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder was often - also in 2014 - disguised as a guest at Carnival in Franconia.

© David Ebener / dpa / dpa-Bildfunk

Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder * is also a regular guest at

In 2014 he came as Shrek, his wife was dressed as a princess.

In 2016 he appeared as Edmund Stoiber and in 2018 as Prince Regent Luitpold.

He has also appeared there as Gandalf (2010), Marilyn Monroe (2013) or Homer Simpson (2017).