The Maastricht Carnival

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Location: Maastricht

Aniek Van Den Brandt

A location-based audio narrative exploring the religious, cultural, and everyday aspects of the carnival in Maastricht. Immerse yourself in a compelling, QR-code-driven, interactive story for the chance to win virtual prizes and become Prince Carnival.

Disclaimer: This narrative was developed by a group of master students from the Media Studies: Digital Cultures program at Maastricht University. The QR code gamification is fully conceptual. The codes mentioned throughout the story can not be found on these locations.

Religious Background

What has a basilica got to do with The Maastricht Carnival and why is the number 11 so significant for its celebration? Find the answers to these and many other questions by listening to the second stage of our story.

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The Mooswief and Prince Carnival

Throughout the years, Market Square has been absolutely iconic for carnival celebrations. From the Mooswief statue to the key for City Hall and the story behind Prince Carnival. Continue your festive journey with the next stage of our story.

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Dancing Queen

Since you have been walking around for quite some time now, we’re offering you a brief stop at the Cafe Hallo Mestreeg where you can learn more about traditional carnival dancing moves, get familiar with local festive tunes, or have a beer while practicing your Dutch.

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Dressing Up

Ring-ring. Welcome to The Roej Neus costume shop. A one-stop-shop for anyone who is looking for a compelling costume for the carnival celebrations. From pirate attire to police and military uniform, they have got it all. Find out more about the tradition behind dressing up.

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Going Out With a Bang

What would The Maastricht Carnival be without the parades ending at Vrijthof Square? In the last stage of our festive audio story, we invite you to close your eyes and experience the parades at Vrijthof Square and to say goodbye to a character you should already be familiar with – The Mooswief.

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