Fasnet in St. Georgen: Engelegoascht wakes up with a large fanfare!

On Epiphany, January 6, 2025, the Fasnet begins in St. Georgen with a traditional ceremony. In Peterzell, the angelic, a central figure of the carnival, is awakened with a lot of tamtam. With loud noises and a colorful parade, local fools ensure that the Goai. These dark figures have rested most of the year in the Peterzell district, in the Gewann Engele,

The preparations for the Fasnet in St. Georgen are not without challenges. As the Südkurier The St. Georgen carnival groups for 2021 canceled all events. This applies not only to the carnival balls, but also the move and the town hall tower and the children's carnival. The decision was made on the basis of recommendations by large fool's associations and reflects the responsibility of the groups towards their members.

Conored events and alternative planning

For the traditional carnival parade, which was originally supposed to take place on January 31, 65 registrations had already been received, and the move would have included around 3000 hugs. The cancellation was necessary because problems with the coordination of spectators and compliance with distance regulations were feared. Despite the cancellations, the St. Georgen groups, including the Fohrenbobbele, herbal winds, Nesthexen, Hohwalddeufel, forests, Guggenmusik Bergstadtfetzer, Schof-Striezis and Weiher-Hexen, are planning a joint appearance, whereby they want to hang up late on Saturday before the Schmotzig Thursday to show presence.

It is checked whether small spontaneous events can take place depending on the coronalage. In addition, the clubs think about internal events that are only intended for members to maintain the mood. The canceled events include the foolish dinner of the fool's guild, the Nesthexenball, the Bürgerwehrball in Peterzell as well as the children's parade and the children's ball. The pond witches are waiting for further developments to make decisions about their planned ball.