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Which traditional Swiss Carnival starts at 4 o’clock in the morning?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- Carnival of Basel
Why
The Basel Carnival begins at four o'clock in the morning on the Monday following Carnival. This unique celebration starts in darkness before dawn with illuminated processions. It is one of Switzerland's largest Carnival celebrations and holds major importance in Basel's culture.
- Carnival of Basel
- Carnival of Lucern
- Carnival of Zürich
- Carnival of Lugano
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