
Checking in on Cologne's oldest Carnival association: the Rote Funken
Inspired by Cologne’s city soldiers, the Rote Funken guard goes way back to the 18th century. DW’s Silke Wünsch takes a closer look at this traditional Carnival group of the party-hardy.Being a member of Cologne's traditional Carnival association, the Rote Funken, requires three essential things: being a man, having good connections in the city, and …