Carnival in the Netherlands is called Carnaval, Vastenavond or Vastelaovend(j), and is most celebrated in traditionally Catholic regions, mainly the southern provinces North Brabant and Limburg. Dutch Carnaval is officially celebrated on the Sunday through Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Although traditions vary from town to town, some common characteristics of Dutch Carnaval include a parade, a "prince" plus cortège ("Jester/adjutant and Council of 11"), a Peasant Wedding (boerenbruiloft), and eating herring (haring happen) on Ash Wednesday. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what provinces is the Carnival mainly celebrated in the Netherlands? ANS1 southern QSN2 Dutch Carnaval is celebrated until which Wednesday? ANS2 Ash QSN3 What vary from town to town in regards to the Carnival? ANS3 traditions QSN4 What is consumed on Ash Wednesday? ANS4 herring QSN5 What is dutch for "Peasant Wedding"? ANS5 boerenbruiloft