Cologne Carnival – How does it work?

Cologne Carnival – How does it work?

The Rhineland goes crazy at Carnival time. To understand the sense behind the nonsense, you have to know what the festival is about. "Cologne Carnival – How does it work?" describes its history and presents the participants and rituals, as well as its problems and outlook for future. This book explains the customs of Cologne Carnival so comprehensively that readers with experience of the celebrations, newcomers and immigrants to the city alike will be fascinated.