WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF EVENTS
11-17.02.2013
FESTIVALS &
TRADITIONS
Carnival and Ash Wednesday: 10-13 February 2013
Carnival Monday (Fuesméinden)
11 February
LUXEMBOURG: Carnival Monday is a
semi-public holiday (jour férié d'usage) in Luxembourg, meaning some
businesses, shops and services may be closed at the discretion of the employer.
Carnival party and costume competition
(children)
13:00-17:00
City Concorde Shopping Center
Bertrange
City Concorde will host a
carnival party for children, including face painting, balloon sculptures and
coloring workshop. As part of their Grand Concours de Déguisements
(costume competition), a photographer will capture photos of willing
participants and post them on the Cora
City Concorde Facebook page. People can go to the Facebook page and
vote on their favorite costume. Three winners will be chosen, two of whom will win
a trip to Disneyland Paris, and a third who will win a 250€ gift
certificate for the toy department at the Cora Hypermarket.
GERMANY: Carnival Monday, known
as Rose Monday (Rosenmontag) in Germany, is also a semi-public holiday
in Trier and other parts of Germany. Many shops, museums, restaurants, and even
gas stations will be CLOSED or have limited hours in the morning.
Rose Monday Parade, Trier, Germany
12:11 noon until +/-16:00, followed by party
Trier will host a festive
parade (Rosenmontagsumzug) in the inner city beginning at 12:11 noon (it
is the tradition in Germany to start all important Carnival events at 11
minutes past the hour).
Carnival Tuesday (Mardi Gras, Fuesdënschdeg)
12 February
Children’s carnival parade and costume
competition
15:00
Auchan Shopping Center
Kirchberg
Children can take part in a
Carnival parade dressed in costume. The parade starts at 15:00 in front of the Espace
Enfants (childcare center) on the upper level next to the hypermarket
entrance. Afterward, a jury of shoppers will select their favorite costumes.
Winners will receive prizes, including gifts and gift certificates from the
various shops at Auchan, including a 50€ certificate for the toy department in
the Auchan Hypermarket. Snacks will be served afterward across from the glass
elevator (lift) to say “thanks” to all the participants. Details here .
Ash Wednesday (Aschermëttwoch)
13 February
Stréimännchen, Remich
19:30
2 rue du Bois
L-5513 Remich
Every year on Ash Wednesday,
the town of Remich holds an event called Stréimännchen, which is a
celebration intended to
chase away the winter and welcome in the spring.
Valentine’s Day (Veltesdag)
14 February
Valentine’s Day is celebrated
here as elsewhere. Flowers or chocolate are exchanged as a gesture of love or
friendship. February 14 also is the wedding anniversary of Grand Duke
Henri and Grande Duchesse Maria Teresa, married in 1981.
Buergbrennen
16 & 17 February
This unique Luxembourg ritual
takes place during the first weekend of Lent, in which the people of the villages erect a huge straw-covered cross or wheel of wood on a hillside and set it on fire.
Carnival cavalcade
Schifflange
17 February
Schifflange will have its annual Carnival cavalcade
on the same day as Buergbrennen. The
parade starts at 15:00 on the rue Basse, and then winds its way around the streets of
Schifflange before passing along rue de l'Eglise to the Avenue de la Libération. The parade ends at 21:00, when a "Mega Fuesparty" will take place on the town square with
lots of activities for young and old. More than 7,000 spectators are expected
this year.
PERFORMING ARTS,
EXHIBITS & OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
Expo Jeux sur Je (board game expo)
7-16 February
Cactus Belle Etoile Shopping Center
Bertrange
Games of strategy will be free
to play at an expo at Belle Etoile from 7-16 February. This interactive
exposition comes from La Cité des Sciences and the Palais de la Découverte in
Paris. Their aim is to promote creativity, reasoning, teamwork and
problem-solving skills through play. Something to enjoy indoors during the
school break. Suitable for all ages. [post copied, with minor revisions, from the
AWCL Facebook page]
MARKETS & SHOPPING
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