Last weekend we experienced Berlin's tremendous Carnival of Cultures. Beforehand, I was told that it involved different cultures in Berlin doing a dance. When asked how many cultures would be involved, a native Berliner answered "all of them".
"All" of the cultures doing a dance. I didn't expect it would be a fun way to spend a day. Turns out it is blimming fantastic. There is near endless parade of culture, including some of the lesser-seen or never-before-heard-ofs, and stalls offering all manner of tasty delights. If you are in Berlin next year for the carnival, I strongly recommend attending.
Sadly, it was difficult to find vegetarian, gluten-free foods at the stalls. Fortunately, there was plenty of multi-kulti booze.
Here are some of the better photographs.
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Here I am enjoying a cultural cocktail in the morning. I am cultured. |
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the portaloos are so well designed, they have a urinal as well as a seat |
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No mofos! |
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Our gluten-free, vegetarian lunch (American Carny Culture). |
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Berlin is so open |
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Dancing with pillows culture |
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Puppet culture |
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mask culture |
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big world dress culture |
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The only non-welcoming thing I saw all day. |
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Taiwanese scrap-metal dragon |
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harassed office worker in the 80s culture |
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Look a the size of his phone |
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Irish pub culture |
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Wizard culture |
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shit, he's seen us - run! |
I truly love that the guy above probably dresses up to blow bubbles every year.
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I can't quite remember what this culture was but she was dancing with garbage at one point. |
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donkey culture |
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Chinese dragon |
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Shockingly-quiet hari krishna |
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Owl made out of garbage |
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green culture |
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no pants but a lot of money culture |
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Fancy a Hojito? |
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Yes, please. Cheers! |
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