Carnival (Fasching), Austria

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Mardi Gras is now being celebrated in almost every country on the planet and Austria is no exception. What is slightly different, however, is the fact that the Austrian Fasching actually begins on New Years Day with numerous traditional events and customs taking place from then right up until the culmination which lasts for the four days leading up to Pancake Tuesday. And, you can probably imagine what those four days are like. In true Carnival style, the streets of all the major towns and cities in the country are overrun with revellers. It's impossible not to get caught up in the festive atmosphere, but then again why would you want to?

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