Sometimes you get a pleasant surprise during an IFAJ Congress dinner. That happened during the welcome dinner at this year’s event.

Apparently Karneval is a big deal in Germany:

“Karneval” is German MARDI GRAS! Right on the heels of Oktoberfest time, the German Mardi Gras season begins on November 11th and ends with Ash Wednesday, usually in February or March. Our tradition dates back to Germany in Medieval times – particularly in the Rhineland, where many countries existed under harsh rulers.

So we got a view of karneval in Bonn with the Red Hot Marys. You’ll have to watch the video to understand.

2016 IFAJ Congress Photo Album

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