February 6, 2005
CARNAVAL
it is party time in holland ! well, i should say, carnaval !
i believe carnaval is originally a religious celebration, although i don't know the background for sure. i am not the researcher type so i just like to emotionally experience things without too much actual research : )))
in holland carnaval is basically only celebrated in the very south, relatively close to the german border. in germany it is also a huge event, especially in the south of germany where i was born. there it is even more intense and lasts a WHOLE WEEK. basically the south of germany is also very catholic, so there you go, very RELIGIOUS. the event itself doesn't appear too religious since it is one BIG PARTY. people dress up, there are parades and LOTS OF DRINKING.
i went to the south of holland yesterday, a city called maastricht, quite a famous city and it was my first time there, surprise ! quite an old and nice looking city so i think i will go back there on another day.
NAME picasonic : February 6, 2005 6:28 PM