Bristol Hannover Council

** On Monday March 3 the BHC and its guests gathered once again at the Black Swan for the traditional celebration of Rosenmontag.

Ann Kennard explained that the occasion traditionally marked the start of Lent. The Lord Mayor and his consort joined more than 30 members and friends for our celebration and a good time was had by all.

Everyone enjoyed the German-style buffet, and chatted and drank while the Karnevalsmusik played and pictures from Germany with merrymakers in colourful costumes came through on the TV.

Our German guests guided us through traditional Karneval songs, whilst German consul Kai von Pahlen introduced us to songs from the Cologne carnival that he practised in the Samstagschule.

A raffle was held with the Lord Mayor and others  emerging as lucky winners and more than £120 being raised for BHC funds.

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