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.
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?
Whose Carnival is known local as Cwarmê ?
Malmedy
Malmedy