Chienbäse

As Chienbäse refers to a Sunday evening takes place after Ash Wednesday Shrove Tuesday event in Liestal in the district of Liestal in the canton of Basel -Country in Switzerland. It will be linked from Föhrenscheiten " broom " carried burning from 20 to 100 kg by the Liestaler Old Town.

Highlights of the move are about 20 fire trucks - chariots of iron, which carry several tons of burning wood. Particularly high blaze the flames after passing under the upper gate.

The event attracts tens of thousands to each of spectators from all over Switzerland and neighboring countries. That in Liestal on Funkensonntag blazing bonfires on the heights castle and white rock face more than 200 years ago, is reported in the Chronicle.

In Germany the Chienbäse is known as the fiery chariot procession. Meanwhile, the custom has no chariot of fire under the name " Füürbäse " also has a branch in Sirnach (Canton Thurgau ) found.

Security

The event is subject to strict safety regulations and takes place with the support of surrounding fire departments under the operational control of the fire chief of the fire brigade Liestal. Viewers are advised to wear old, non- flammable clothes. As a result of the great heat, the audience has to crouch next to the car.

Route

The route begins in the Castle Street and via the Town Hall Street, Rebgasse, Gerberngasse to the lower Gestadeckplatz (crossing Rosenmund ). Viewers can watch along the route and marvel at the parade.

Before the actual fire procession begins at 19:15 of the Laternenzug. Carnival cliques wear artfully crafted lanterns, as they are also seen at the Carnival in Basel, along the route.