Carnival

Starting in Europe in the 14th century, Carnival became a celebration which troubled but also fascinated. It played a important role in the development of literature, especially the theatre in Germany and Italy.

Historians suppose that many unknown and inexplicable prehistoric rites of various natures came together to make Carnival what it is today with its masks and costumes (ancient magic rituals?), noise, music, firecrackers, and so on. The festivities end with a fire, and, instead of burning people, there is now a dummy which represents winter; it is the way to announce the coming of spring and, in doing so, symbolically reject death--burning to bring back light and life.

Children's carnival Bulle
Carnival Estavayer-le-Lac
Carnival Courtepin
Carnival Châtel-St-Denis
Carnival Fribourg
Carnival Broc
Carnival Romont
Carnival Plaffeien
Children's carnival Les Paccots
Brandons Payerne
Carnival Murten