|
150 Members of The Rheinischer Verein Travel to Germany to
Take Part in Mainz and Loerzweiler Karneval Festivities.
Below are pictures of a momentous trip in our Karneval club's
history. We return to the heart of the Karneval in Mainz Germany as guests of
the Loerzweiler Karneval Club. This trip epitomizes the potential and fun that
our club has to offer. This was truly a cultural eye-opener for anyone who had
not experienced German Karneval, as well as great fun that everyone will
remember for a lifetime. The Rheinischer Verein had a float in the prestigious
Mainz parade and marched in Loerzweiler's parade as well. The trip showed the
true spirit and camaraderie of our club as we were able to participate in such
great numbers on this very special trip. Below are some pictures of the trip.
More will be added as they become available to us. Anyone in the Chicago area
that is interested in German culture or their German/American heritage join the
Rheinischer Verein to take part in the fun and experience of German culture in
America.
Contact: hwolf@wolfautomation.com
Our Departure - O'hare Flight 944
As we get ready to Depart O'hare the Himmel's, our Prince
Wilfried and the Schulter's gather around a sign from Gene Schulter's decisive
victory just a day earlier for Alderman of the 47th ward (The greatest ward) in
Chicago.
Our Arrival
We Arrive at the airport ready to sing, dance and enjoy the
Karneval.
Raise your Glass! Our Warm Karneval Reception at the Turn
Verein Hall in Mainz as Guests of the Loerzweiler Karneval Club. Drinks, dancing
and good times were to follow.
Many a Glass was lifted during our unbelievably warm
reception from the Loerzweiler Karneval Club at the Mainz Turn Verein hall. An excellent
meal, great entertainment provided by the Loerzweiler Karnevalisten as
well as warm hospitality, and cold bitburger was on the menu for that night. Our
president Helmut Mueller even joined in the entertainment as a dancing bee.
Even with the hectic partying schedule of Karneval there was
still time to see some of the beautiful Rheinland
During the trip there was time for groups to break off and
see the beautiful Rheinland of Germany, or just recover from the previous
evenings activities or sit back and enjoy a Pils.
The Maskenball in Loerzweiler. The "Indian's" from
Chicago take second place!
There were many great costumes and great times at the
Loerzweiler Maskenball. A incorrigible contingent from Chicago took second prize
in the group costume. However we were outfaced by the excellent Giraffe costumes
that some locals from Loerzweiler designed.
Rosenmontag! The Height of Karneval
Many in the club participated in the Mainz parade on
Rosenmontag. Over 400,000people lined the streets to see the best Karneval
parade in Germany. It was with extreme honor and joy that we were able to
be a part of it. The Rheinischer's own Fanfaren Corps were a big hit wherever
they went on this trip. One can not describe how warm the welcome our Chicago
group was extended by the people of Mainz.
The Night of Rosenmontag was non-stop partying for all.
Alas, the End of Karneval - The Lumpen (Hobo) ball. This
celebration is where the Karneval is buried until next year. The old prince is
brought out on stretcher and buried until next year when the new prince takes
over and the Karneval starts once again on November 11th at 11:11am
Alas, the Karneval is dead, Until next year...
| 
