Cwarmê carnival

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Cwarmê carnival is a traditional, centuries-old pre-Lenten festival in Malmedy, Belgium, known for its elaborate costumes, satirical performances, and vibrant street parades.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf carnival
cultural festival
folk festival
intangible cultural heritage
age centuries-old tradition
alsoKnownAs Carnaval de Malmedy
linked to: Malmedy Carnival

Cwarmê di Malmèdy
attracts local participants
regional visitors
tourists
category Carnivals in Belgium
Culture of Wallonia
Folk festivals in Europe
country Belgium
culturalSignificance local identity of Malmedy
preservation of Walloon traditions
duration several days
feature dance
elaborate costumes
masks
music
satire
street theatre
frequency annual
hasTheme community celebration
inversion of social roles
social satire
heritageStatus recognized local heritage of Malmedy
languageOfTradition Walloon
linked to: Walloon language
locatedIn Malmedy
Province of Liège
Wallonia
mainEvents masked balls
processions
satirical performances
street parades
occursBefore Lent
organisedBy local associations of Malmedy
region Ardennes
linked to: Ardennes region
relatedFestival Carnival of Aalst
Carnival of Binche
relatedTo Christian liturgical calendar
religiousContext pre-Lenten festival
typicalSeason February
early March

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Malmedy hasTraditionalEvent Cwarmê carnival