Das Schwarze Brett - Issue 5
Das Schwarze Brett is a German Canadian Magazine for German-speakers on the west coast of Canada and the US. It shares what is going on in the Austrian, German & Swiss communities of new, first, second and third generation Germans.
Das Schwarze Brett is a German Canadian Magazine for German-speakers on the west coast of Canada and the US. It shares what is going on in the Austrian, German & Swiss communities of new, first, second and third generation Germans.
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Fasching, Karneval & Fastnacht<br />
The word Fasching dates back to the 13th Century<br />
and some say is derived from the Germanic word<br />
vaschanc or vaschang. In modern German this<br />
means “Fastenschrank” or the last serving of<br />
alcoholic beverages before Lent.<br />
In 2018, unfortunately for those of us who celebrate<br />
Valentine’s day (February 14) with a nice dinner &<br />
dessert, will be the first day of Lent and it will end on<br />
Thursday, March 29th.<br />
Karneval is a newer, more recent Latin-based word<br />
borrowed from French & Italian. The parade still<br />
includes parades, masks and masquerade balls.<br />
Finally, Fastnacht, refers to the carnival found in<br />
Baden Württemberg, Franconia and is based on<br />
an old German word “fasan”, which means to be<br />
foolish, silly and wild. Which one do you celebrate?<br />
Multicultural Fair 2018<br />
Prince of Wales Secondary, located at 2250 Eddington<br />
Drive in Vancouver, BC is having their 2nd Multicultural<br />
Fair on February 23, 2018. The objective of the fair is to<br />
celebrate their diverse cultures, bring together their school<br />
community and enhances learning. It should also help<br />
students connect with various languages, social studies,<br />
art and music, as well as enjoying the diverse cuisine from<br />
around the world.<br />
The program will include on-stage performances, cultural<br />
displays and food. Everyone is invited and the event is<br />
free for anyone who just wishes to watch the performances<br />
and enjoy the displays. Lunch will cost $5 in advance and<br />
$7 at the door, while all teachers, staff and volunteers<br />
will receive a lunch free. Ticket sales will start early in<br />
February 2018.<br />
Each display will offer an interactive on-booth experience<br />
program that is fun and impressive. It will be decorated<br />
with traditional cultural elements. Students and parent<br />
volunteers should dress in their traditional national<br />
costume of origin. Each country will prepare 10 courses<br />
for around 700 people each.<br />
Last year, Germany provided the dessert, sponsored by<br />
Andys German Bakehouse, Bel Art Gallery, Hans Gust<br />
and the Westside German School, who currently resides<br />
in PW Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. If anyone is<br />
interested in either baking 700 items or donating dollars,<br />
please contact us and let us know. You are then welcome<br />
to attend the fair, which will begin at 11 am in the morning<br />
at school and last until 12:30 pm.<br />
Elke Porter at 604 828 8788.<br />
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©Westcoast German News publishes <strong>Das</strong> <strong>Schwarze</strong> <strong>Brett</strong> 6 times a year
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