Festival of Switzerland

Carnival of Basel

Carnival of Basel is the most beautiful in Europe

The origins about Carnival of Basel are rather obscure.

The reason is terrible earthquake of 1356.

The earthquake destroyed many city and official archives.

So, I was hard collect information about the Festival.

The origins about Carnival of Basel trace on 14century.

It has treasure tradition, although oppressing religious of 16-17century.

Moreover, They were developing the Carnival than before.

Carnival of Basel progress over three days as Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Opening of Carnival started at 4 a.m. Monday by parade of lamp.

They march playing musical instrument and wearing mask.

The Carnival of Basel is unique and something rarely seen in Korea.