Schembart Carnival
The Schembart Carnival or Nuremberg Shrovetide Carnival (German: 'Schembartlauf') was popular in Nuremberg, Germany in the 15th century before it ended in 1539 due to the complaints of a town dignitary. The carnival featured costumed men with bearded masks carved of wood, carrying on and generally acting foolishly. The name shembart is German for 'maskbeard'. Along with music, song, food and drink, the carnival featured speakers who poked fun at politicians, persons of power, and policies of the government. The carnival was revived in 1974.
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Schembart Carnival
The Schembart Carnival or Nuremberg Shrovetide Carnival (German: 'Schembartlauf') was popular in Nuremberg, Germany in the 15th century before it ended in 1539 due to the complaints of a town dignitary. The carnival featured costumed men with bearded masks carved of wood, carrying on and generally acting foolishly. The name shembart is German for 'maskbeard'. Along with music, song, food and drink, the carnival featured speakers who poked fun at politicians, persons of power, and policies of the government. The carnival was revived in 1974.
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The Schembart Carnival or Nure ...... carnival was revived in 1974.
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