Germany's carnival season.

Women's carnival ("Weiberfasnacht"). Women cut men's ties. That's why they only wear old models that day.

[kali]

funny tradition

[Diana]

The crazy season in many parts of Germany. It was not my favourite time of the year, you got a great shot of the action here ;-)

[Cordiander]

@ludwigsdiana

I'm not a carnival fan either. but the seniors had fun :)

[Cordiander]

@kali66

Yes, many people love it.

[Boxplayer]

How very odd, good capture of the moment

[Renee Salamon]

What fun, but how did this come about to be a tradition ?

[Peter Dulis]

nice one :)

[Cordiander]

@rensala

This tradition comes from a time when women's rights did not yet exist. Once a year during carnival they seized power. They are still storming the town hall today.

[Fisher Family]

What a fascinating tradition, and a great excuse for a fun event!

Ian

[Yao RL]

I guess in our modern time, Women cut the ties almost everyday. haha

[Judith Johnson]

A fascinating tradition. I wonder if they make something with the old ties? Some people use old ties to make patchwork quilts!

[Dorothy]

Funny tradition, but so many are. Great shot. A colourful couple.