On which festival do people in Germany wear colourful costumes and masks?
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Correct answer to question 264: on Shrove Monday
Explanation
On Rosenmontag, the high point of carnival before Ash Wednesday, large parades with colourful costumes and masks march through the streets, especially in Cologne, Düsseldorf and Mainz. The tradition has been firmly established since the 19th century.
The question in German, as it appears in the test
Zu welchem Fest tragen Menschen in Deutschland bunte Kostüme und Masken?
Last updated: November 2026
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