Villach carnival group visits Vienna shopping mall to continue tradition

A delegation of 14 main performers from the Villacher Fasching carnival traveled to the Lugner City shopping mall in Vienna, Austria.

Jacqueline Lugner hosted the group at the shopping center to continue a tradition established by her late father, Richard Lugner. The late businessman was a fan of the carnival and frequently visited the town of Villach during the festive season.

The delegation, which included the carnival's board and ministry council, received hospitality and served Villacher beer to represent the local culture of the Draustadt region. The carnival leaders planned the trip to promote the Villacher Fasching beyond the borders of the Kärnten region. While the group traveled to the capital, the local season in Villach faces a shorter schedule this year.

Karl Glanznig, the carnival chancellor, noted that the upcoming season consists of only nine sessions, a sharp contrast to years when the group held 30 sessions. The performers are preparing for a recording of an ORF television show between January 28 and 30. The group intends to use current events, including the government and the public broadcaster, as material for their comedy. They also plan to officially introduce their carnival couple on the coming Saturday.