Basel Fasnacht: A Past Perspective
Learning Objective
Students will learn about the origins of Fasnacht in the city of Basel and they will practice using the simple past tense.
Key Concepts
Basler Fasnacht is a carnival that includes costumes, parades, and live music, but it has unique aspects compared to other carnivals.
The Morgestraich starts Fasnacht at 4 A.M. with the city going dark, musicians playing, and people lighting up large, handcrafted lanterns with satirical rhymes.
During the Cortèges, participants present their messages in larvae (costumes) and those without a blaggedde (entry badge) may be stuffed with confetti.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the main idea of the video?
2. According to the video, in what way is Basel Fasnacht different from other carnivals?
3. Explain the significance of the 'blaggedde' during Fasnacht.
...and 9 more questions
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