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Introducing the 2026 session Orden and Pins

UNiversa Skirmante has chosen the forget-me-not flower and peace dove as her symbols for the season — representing remembrance, unity, and the enduring value of peace and justice.

In her home country, Lithuania, the forget-me-not holds a special meaning of respect, resilience, and collective memory, reflecting shared values of freedom, integrity, and solidarity and is typically worn or displayed to show gratitude and to pledge to not forget those who have sacrificed their lives.

A collage of photos showing UNFunken members working at the new orden.
Making of the new Orden. (c) UN Funken

This symbolism beautifully connects with SDG 16, promoting inclusive societies, strong institutions, and lasting harmony, while embracing the Festausschuss Bonner Karneval motto “200 Jahre Bonner Karneval – jestern, hück und morje” — reminding us to cherish our traditions today so that peace and unity can flourish tomorrow.

Each Orden is made from FSC-certified wood using solar power and sewn together with cotton by our talented UNFunken Sparkles. The matching pin features a felt forget-me-not and a peace dove carrying an olive branch — a small but powerful reminder of hope and harmony.

The carnival session has begun

The carnival session has begun and UNiversa Skirmante and the UNFunken were in Bonn at the Marktplatz to greet the season.
Thank you to Prinz Roland I and Bonna Stephanie III, Kinder Prinz Noah I and Bonna Leonie I, the Festausschuss Bonner Karneval and Mayor Guido Déus for bringing the sunshine and a wonderful program to the stage under the motto “200 Jahre Bonner Karneval – jestern, hück und morje”.
We are looking forward to meeting old and new friends throughout this carnival session! 3 x Alaaf

Collage of the UNFunken at the session opening
Collage of the UNFunken at the session opening 2025-2026 © UNFunken

Summer night at the museum

The UNFunken and UNiversa Skirmante visited the Heimatmuseum Beuel at the invitation of the Heimat und Geschichtsverein Beuel am Rhein e.V. yesterday. Thank you for opening your doors to us and giving us the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed evening together and to take a look behind the scenes of your wonderful museum.

We highly recommend a visit – check out https://www.hgv-beuel.de/ for more information.

Die UNFunken und Gäste im Beueler Heimatmuseum
Obermöhn Patty Burgunder von der Beueler Weiberfastnacht, designierte Wäscherprinzessin 2026 Judith I. und des. Universa Skirmante
Die UNFunken und Gäste im Beueler Heimatmuseum
The UNFunken and guests at the Beueler Heimatmuseum

We would also like to thank Wäscherprinzessin 2026 designate Judith I and Obermöhn Patty Burgunder of Beueler Weiberfastnacht, as well as Lord Mayor Katja Dörner and our friends Biggi from Bonn Information and Dirk for joining us.

General Assembly 2025

Impressions from our General Assembly
Impressions from our General Assembly

Impressions from our General Assembly yesterday……the serious business of carnival🤡

Thank you to all the UNFunken members who attended yesterday either in person, online or in spirit. President Heidi, Secretary Ute and Treasurer Audrey were unanimously voted to continue as the board to lead the sparkles for the next two years.

Congratulations again to our next UNiversa Skirmante. We are planning for an exciting session and we can’t wait for it to begin.

UNiverso Gaurang I.
UNiverso Gaurang I. | Photo: Larissa Neubauer

Ash Wednesday

On Ash Wednesday everything is over…and we had a wonderful session.

Our UNiverso Gaurang (Thanekar) and the UN Funken are grateful for all the encouragement and support we have received and hope everyone had a fabulous and fun carnival session.

Thank you to the Festausschuss Bonner Karneval and Stadt Bonn for all their support and organization throughout such a long session, but thankfully it starts again on the 11/11 and we will be there to celebrate the 200th year anniversary of carnival in Bonn!

Prinz Oliver I., Mayor Katja Dörner, UNiverso Gaurang I. and Bonna Maike I. at UNiverso Gaurang's Proclamation
Prinz Oliver I., Mayor Katja Dörner, UNiverso Gaurang I. and Bonna Maike I. at Gaurang's Proclamation | Photo: UN Funken

Proclamation of UNiverso Gaurang

It’s official, our UNiverso Gaurang has been proclaimed!
The UN Funken are grateful to Mayor Katja Dörner, the City of Bonn and BonnExpat for making his proclamation part of such a wonderful celebration of carnival.
UNiverso Gaurang is a self declared “Indian Bonner” who will spread the message of the SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities during his reign, as everyone deserves to have the same opportunities and live in peace, no matter who they are.

Thank you to Prinz Oliver I. und Bonna Maike I. from Festausschuss Bonner Karneval, Festausschuss Godesberger Karneval., Washer Princess Lea I. of Altes Beueler Damenkomitee , LiKüRa Ann-Celine I. from LiKüRa Festausschuss , our partners in carnival this session ASA Bonn and everyone who organized and attended this fun event celebrating carnival.

UNiverso Gaurang I and Mayor Katja Dörner
UNiverso Gaurang I and Mayor Katja Dörner | Photo: Bundesstadt Bonn

Bonn Rose Monday Parade

Logo des Sessionsmottos 2024/25 „Kunterbunt Und Tolerant, Su Stenn Mir He Im Jeckenland“
2024/25 Karnevalssessionsmotto. © Festausschuss Bonner Karneval e.V., Agentur Welzenbachs

Theme: “Kunterbund und Tolerant, su senn mir he im Jeckenland”

When: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 12:00.
Where: Somewhere around Bonn West Tram Station. We are Number 12,06 – Heinrich-Böll-Ring between Ellerstr and Ennemoserstr. The Number will be painted on the street.
Planned parade route:
Thomas-Mann-Straße, Münsterstraße, In der Sürst, Münsterplatz, Remigiusstraße, Marktbrücke, Markt, Sternstraße, Friedensplatz, Friedrichstraße, Bonngasse, Kölnstraße, Heerstraße, Wolfstraße, Breite Straße, Maxstraße, Vorgebirgsstraße, Adolfstraße, Dorotheenstraße
Organizer: Festausschuss Bonner Karneval e.V.

More Information: karneval-in-bonn.de (German)