Le carnaval de Basel
Le carnaval de Bâle est le plus grand carnaval de Suisse. Il débute traditionnellement une semaine après le mercredi des cendres, le lundi à quatre heures du matin précises, et dure exactement 72 heures.
Ce carnaval regroupe toute une population de tambours, de joueurs de fifres, de chars et de calèches (appelées chaises). Il se rassemble puis défile au centre de la ville pour se moquer, se lamenter et rire de tout et de rien...
Ces photos ont été prises entre 4h et 7h du matin
© Dominic
Thirion
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