"Morgestraich."
Artist
Brigitte B BurckhardtDescription
"My second image represents Morgestraich, the beginning of carnival on a winter Monday in the city of Basel. At 4 a.m. all lights are turned off and the lanterns are glowing in the dark. Magic is back, it feels like being in the Middle Ages. The atmosphere is almost mystical. People dressed in costumes and wearing masks roam the streets holding lanterns, playing the fife and the drums. This chaotic procession goes on until dawn or when it is time for a warm glass of spiced wine. As a child I was told I was too small to attend, although my family was involved in the festivities. Today this yearly colourful ritual has become mine too. A childhood dream has come true."Try it!
