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French Conversation: Carnaval

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French Conversation

French Conversation held their second meeting of the year on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at 2PM via zoom video-conference. We discussed Carnaval in particular, and “rituals of reversal” in general. The following links lead to texts and short videos on the subject.

1. Le Carnaval, une fête autant particulière qu’universelle:
https://www.franceculture.fr/emissions/hashtag/pourquoi-le-carnaval-est-une-fete-intemporelle-et-universelle

2. Le Carnaval de Bâle: Une ville protestante se moque du carême religieux en commençant son carnaval le lundi suivant mercredi des cendres?
https://www.bs.ch/fr/Portrait/manifestations/carnaval.html

To participate, please email Barbara Grünenfelder-Elliker at uwc.frenchconversation@gmail.com

On vous attend avec plaisir!

Earlier Event: November 23
2021 Annual General Meeting