With a lot of Swaying and loud Singing began in the Rhineland, the carnival. On time at 11.11. at 11: 11 am, the opening in the foolish time.
In the old town of Cologne, thousands of revelers gathered to celebrate the session the opening of the new triumvirate. The sky was cloudy, but it rained probably also a reason for the crowds of people. In Düsseldorf, the tradition of roguish Hoppeditz of the dead woke up, meanwhile, on last ash Wednesday we had worn Süperbetin him to the grave. Also in Bonn, and Aachen, was extensively celebrated.
especially in Cologne, attracted the Festival, the many carnival tourists. The past years of massive Booze excesses velvet Wild were-pee been complained of. In the Cathedral city were therefore set up more toilets and glass zones expanded. The mood was good, there were no problems so far, said a city spokeswoman on Sunday morning.
dpa
