Kappensitzungen TuKV Alsweiler

Faasend in Alsweiler — over 100 years of tradition

The Kappensitzungen of TuKV Alsweiler are among the most traditional carnival events in the Sankt Wendel district. The Theater- und Karnevalverein (TuKV) Alsweiler e. V. was founded in 1922 — during a financially difficult period of the Weimar Republic. At that time, founding a theater club was a statement; today, the club is over 100 years old and forms the cultural backbone of Alsweiler, a district of Marpingen.

How the sessions unfold

Two sessions are held each season in the Alsweiler Parish Hall — traditionally on the two Saturdays before the actual carnival week. The hall is intimate, making for a particularly close-knit atmosphere. The program includes:

• Political sketches relating to local events in Marpingen and the Saarland — written and performed by club members
• 'Bütt' speeches on current affairs, often with a sharp wit
• Dance troupe performances with 'Mariechen' (solo dancers) and 'Funkengarde' (garde dancers)
• A live orchestra accompanies the entire stage program
• Show dance performances and guest appearances by friendly clubs

Saarländische Faasend — not Rhenish-style Carnival

Important to know: In Saarland, Carnival is called Faasend. It is closer to the Palatinate 'Fastnacht' than to the Rhenish Carnival of Cologne — and particularly down-to-earth in the St. Wendel district. At TuKV Alsweiler, you won't experience the glamorous TV carnival shows, but rather local sketches, regional jokes, and an atmosphere where everyone in the hall knows everyone else.

Theater tradition all year round

TuKV is not just a carnival club. Since its founding in 1922, it has primarily been a theater club. In spring and autumn, plays (fairy tales, comedies) are performed — also in the Alsweiler Parish Hall. A youth theater group ensures the next generation.

Alsweiler and Marpingen

Alsweiler is a district of the municipality of Marpingen in the northern Saarland. Its approximately 1,500 inhabitants maintain a vibrant club life, in which TuKV plays a central role. Anyone wanting to experience authentic Saarland village culture beyond the big cities will find themselves in the right place here.