Karnawał w Bazylei - Morgenstreich 2024

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Experience Basel's Morgenstreich, the captivating start of Swiss Carnival. Through the early hours, witness the city glow with lantern-lit processions, echoing piccolos, and drums. Dive into a tradition that beautifully blends history with vibrant celebration.
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Doświadcz Morgenstreich w Bazylei, fascynującego początku szwajcarskiego karnawału. W godzinach porannych obserwuj, jak miasto rozświetla się w blasku pochodów z latarniami, dźwięków pikolo i bębnów. Zanurz się w tradycji łączącej historię z żywą celebracją.
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The Morgenstreich marks the beginning of the Basel Carnival. It's a unique event that starts on the Monday after Ash Wednesday at precisely 4:00 a.m.
During Morgenstreich, the city's lights are turned off, and the streets are illuminated only by the light of participants' lanterns. The participants, dressed in elaborate costumes and masks, form groups called "Cliquen" and parade through the streets playing music with piccolos and drums. The lanterns often feature satirical, political, or social commentary painted on them.
The event creates a magical atmosphere in the dark, with the sounds of marching bands and the sight of beautifully crafted lanterns.