Carnival in Mainz: tradition and controversy on November 11th. in Rhineland-Palatinate

Carnival in Mainz: tradition and controversy on November 11th. in Rhineland-Palatinate

November 11th is not just a normal day, but a particularly joyful date in Rhineland-Palatinate. Traditionally, the carnival season begins today, and in Mainz this is celebrated with a colorful ceremony. Today at 11:11 a.m., Schillerplatz will become the stage for the exuberant carnival celebration. The tickets for the event sold out quickly, but if you still want to experience a bit of the crazy atmosphere, you can get more tickets at the office from 2 p.m. Carnival is celebrated with lantern parades and St. Martin's Day bonfires. This colorful tradition has its origins in pre-Christian times and is deeply rooted in Rhineland-Palatinate culture. St. Martin's Day is also celebrated in many families with St. Martin's goose and similar customs, reports SWR.

Another highlight of the day is the ARD Youth Media Day, which this year is dedicated to the important topic of “Democracy and You”. In this context, Michel Friedman interviewed students at the Otto-Schott-Gymnasium in Mainz in order to raise awareness of democratic values.

Viticulture and sustainability

But it's not just festivals on the program. An exchange for wine areas is being set up in the Moselle vineyards, initiated by the Rural Area Service Center. More and more winegrowers are giving up their land, which is why the stock market offers an opportunity to revitalize fallow vineyards. This measure could help the region preserve its traditional heritage while promoting environmental sustainability.

Fire and critical topics

While Mainz is celebrating, there is also worrying news from Worms: A fire in a single-family home in the Horchheim district caused damage estimated at 250,000 euros, fortunately no people were injured. The cause of the fire remains unclear.

The health situation in Rhineland-Palatinate also raises questions: The state hospital affair is causing unrest as an impending record loss of 14 million euros is expected. Health Minister Hoch is confronted with criticism, particularly regarding anonymous allegations, while Transparency Germany criticizes his statements. In these difficult times, the question arises as to how responsibility for improving health care can be shouldered.

Sporting news and international development

Away from politics, international sport continues to make headlines. J.J. Macías, a Cruz Azul player, was seriously injured in a game against the Pumas. This shines a spotlight on the challenges athletes in professional sports face every day, as reported by El Imparcial.

In addition, various Chinese car manufacturers, such as Xiaomi and BYD, are testing their vehicles at the Nürburgring in order to further expand the role of this traditional testing and development location.

While November in Rhineland-Palatinate is peppered with happy festivals, challenging news and sporting events, one thing remains clear: Rhineland-Palatinate culture is lively and diverse, regardless of whether it is in a party mood or in times of crisis.