The Carnival of Malmedy is locally called Cwarmê. Even if Malmedy is located in the east Belgium, near the German-speaking area, the Cwarmê is a pure walloon and Latin carnival. The celebration takes place during 4 days before the Shrove Tuesday. The Cwarmê Sunday is the most important and insteresting to see. All the old traditional costumes parade in the street. The Cwarmê is a "street carnival" and is not only a parade. People who are disguised pass through the crowd and perform a part of the traditional costume they wear. The famous traditional costumes at the Cwarmê of Malmedy are the Haguète, the Longuès-Brèsses and the Long-Né.
Whose Carnival is known local as Cwarmê? Despite being located in East Belgium, Malmedy's Carnival harks purely to what area? How many days does Malmedy's festival take place before Shrove Tuesday? Where can all the traditional costumes be seen parading on the Sunday of the festival? What do disguised people pass through during the festival?