The world of Ingeborg Jaag’s Carnival figures is, in fact, detached from contemporary history. Historical figures, such as Spittelmathis or the “Eierma,” accompany the timeless parade of the historic Villingen Carnival. However, the parade is organized slightly differently each year under a specific theme. With the “Key Handover” in 2019, a current topic is explicitly addressed for the first time—albeit humorously and not without deeper meaning. Another new addition to the 2019 exhibition is the figure of Mayor Jürgen Roth.
During the tour, children ages four and up, along with their parents or grandparents, will learn in a playful way about the origins of Carnival traditions and their significance. Individual attributes and motifs—such as fox tails and collars, donkey heads, and straw—are explained in an age-appropriate manner and can also be viewed in miniature form in the exhibition of Carnival figures by Ingeborg Jaag. After the museum tour, there will be an opportunity to participate in a small craft activity.
To kick off the Kulturcafé, Dr. Anita Auer and Ina Sahl will offer short guided tours of the Jaag special exhibition. Afterward, Michael Bohrer from the Villingen Historical Carnival Guild will show old film clips and photographs of the Villingen Carnival at the Café im Franziskaner. These include a short film from a 1947 newsreel and, in keeping with the exhibition’s theme, historical photos of the first “Key Handover” ceremony at City Hall. Ingeborg Jaag will attend the Kulturcafé and will be available to answer questions about the exhibition and the creation of her figures. Mirella Fanelli’s team will provide refreshments at the café.
Admission is 3 euros.
At the Franciscan Museum, a guided tour with Gunther Schwarz will get you in the mood for Villingen’s street carnival. During this festive tour, visitors can discover history and stories in the permanent exhibition and in the special exhibition “Key Handover. The Figures of Ingeborg Jaag.' Gunther Schwarz, known for his performances at pub carnivals, will offer another guided tour on Carnival Sunday, March 3, at 3 p.m.
Magdalenenberg—the scene of a ritual murder. Chief Detective Mark Panther has returned from Stuttgart to Villingen-Schwenningen, where he is confronted with a series of murders that leave him reeling … Author Christof Weiglein will celebrate the book launch of his new crime novel in front of a local audience. His reading will be accompanied by Patrick Ziegler on guitar.
The Franciscan Museum is a partner of the event organizer, the Villingen-Schwenningen City Library.
The Württemberg Clock Factory was founded in 1855 by Johannes Bürk. The buildings on Bürkstraße that still stand today were constructed in the two decades around 1900, when Richard Bürk successfully managed and expanded the company.
