Of course he does not want to call it himself. But that carnival has been raised with it becomes clear when he makes a list: “My father is one of the founders, my brother has been Prince Carnival. And I have three sisters who have been court lady. So I am the last one, that is special.” And then for the sake of convenience he forgets that his daughter was also a lady.
Enjoyment, he does that in full of his temporary function. “It really started now,” he says during a visit to the De Perelaar care complex. “We have events for young and old.”
Polonaise and dressed up to the lawyer with whipped cream
He hands out flowers to residents and shakes hands. Subsequently, in Polonaise, with the other members of carnival association Het Masker, it is into the room. Many residents are dressed up to take a taste at the carnival party. And with a beer, wine or lawyer with whipped cream, the atmosphere is already going well.
As mentioned, they are busy days for Prince Carnival. With the main course the big procession tomorrow. 55 floats and running groups that drive through the streets of Zwaag. A moment that Hansiehans is also looking forward to.
“In Noord-Holland you often hear:” Do they only celebrate carnival in the south? ” No, that is also celebrated in Zwaag and it is special that it is celebrated in such a small village. “