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UNESCO recognized carnival starting at 4 AM on the Monday after Ash Wednesday lasting 72 hours. Features include the Morgestraich lantern parade, Guggenmusik brass bands, clique parades, satirical verses called Schnitzelbangg, lantern exhibitions, and confetti battles. The event is noted for Swiss precision and cultural depth, attracting about 200,000 participants.
UNESCO recognized carnival starting at 4 AM on the Monday after Ash Wednesday lasting 72 hours. Features include the Morgestraich lantern parade, Guggenmusik brass bands, clique parades, satirical verses called Schnitzelbangg, lantern exhibitions, and confetti battles. The event is noted for Swiss precision and cultural depth, attracting about 200,000 participants.
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