Zoff about carnival in Cologne – celebrate or not? – Rhineland – News
While there is also uncertainty among the carnival societies, Deiter and other commercial organizers want to explore what is possible at carnival despite Corona. Also”BonnLive“, which organizes a total of 21 concerts in the Deutz youth park between February 4th and Shrove Monday (February 28th).
“For us as Rhinelanders it was clear that the carnival must not be cancelled. At the same time, we also know that because of the pandemic, it is currently not possible to celebrate as we all wish“, says”BonnLive“-Managing Director Julian Reininger dem WDR. Last year there was the “carnival concerts“In the car, this year the revelers are partying outside, under an open tent roof. 750 spectators are allowed here too, says Reininger.
“They sit at beer tables in separate areas, each with eight seats. There is a safety distance between the plots,” says Reininger. 2G+ applies. Anyone who gets up from their seat must put on the mask. Instead of queues at drink stands, there are waiters dying to deliver drinks.”
Julian Reininger, “BonnLive” Managing Director
“Carnival doesn’t work on Zoom”
Deiters boss Geiss, who was the first to take the step to events, believes that his initiative is a motivation for others. The first carnival companies have already announced that they will hold events.
Geiss believes that his initiative has also led to a rethinking of the festival committee. He is confident that the triumvirate in the next editions of “Humba Tatara“It is. After all, everyone would have the same goal.”The Jeck misses the carnival. Carnival is good for society. But it doesn’t work zoombut live and in color.“
