Fasnacht - vi by CarolusB

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Mar 18, 2014

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The main character associated with the Basel Carnival is the "Waggis". Originally meant to represent workers from across the French border, the Waggis is traditionally represented as having prominent teeth, a big red nose (wonder why?) and blond hair. He is traditionally dressed in a blue blouse and white trousers as well as clogs, a white collar, red kerchief and a tricolour cockade. http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waggis http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waggis Carnival in Basel (CH) - March 2014 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_of_Basel