I will be traveling to Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, and Italy from early-January to the end of February. Any recommendations of fun, festivals or special events taking place during that time? I would enjoy holiday, food/wine, or music?
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Magyarország / Rep of Texas
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Here are three within a reasonable travel distance from Austria.
Busójárás 2016: http://www.mohacsibusojaras.hu/ Run this page through Google Translate for more information. http://www.mohacsibusojaras.hu/?b=31 When the final program is issued there will be an English translation here: http://www.mohacsibusojaras.hu/?b=46
Shakespeare Opera Bal http://shakespearebal.hu/news/v/290/
Mangalica Festival & Gastro Fair: http://visitbudapest.travel/budapest-events/mangalica-festival/ There will be a specific website up probably in about 30 days with more details. http://welovebudapest.com/image/mangalica2.exact726w.jpg?v=3 By the way, a Mangalica is a type of pig so if you like bacon and sausages, etc. Despite it being outside in February in Central Europe, its good eats.....
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Danville, VT
12040 posts
Fasching, the German version of Mardi Gras, occurs in early February this year. The celebration in Germany is considerably less sexualized and quite a bit sillier than in the US. Parties and costume-wearing start surprisingly early. The national TV networks broadcast the celebrations from many cities which are an odd combination of dinner theater, parade and stand-up comedy. Traditions vary from region to region.
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Green Bay
21107 posts
Carnevale season in Venice kicks off Jan 23 with a true parade of "floats" on the Rio Canareggio in the evening and a costumed boat parade the next afternoon and, wait for it, free food.
More events next two weekends leading up to the finale Tuesday, Feb 9.
There will be Fasching/Karneval/Fastnacht celebrations throughout Germany and Austria at the same time.