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	INDEX The history of Carnival through the ages. Different explanations as how Carnaval started. The most consistent explanation. (as we understand it) Period of Lent. The idea of carnival was born. The three jolly days. Worry of persecution. Appointing a "Prins of fools". Spreading northwards in Europe. Essentially a Catholic feast. Migration. Establishment of various clubs. The oldest Club in Australia. Explanation of the Number 11. St. Martin's day - why this day. Anniversary celebrations. Raad van Elf (Council of Eleven). Australian adaptation of "Three Jolly Days". Presenting "Key to the city" and "Powers of the Council". Carnival Clubs structure. (Dutch version) Dans Marieke. (Dancing girls) Election of Prins of Carnaval. Ash Wednesday. Carnival period. St. Martin's Day - date. Method of "Installing" The Prince/Princess at individual Clubs. Our Carnival events in Perth. Conclusion. Foot note -Thank you.	If you prefer to download the full story of, "What is this thing called Carnaval". You can do so via pdf link below "What is Carnaval" (40KB pdf file)

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