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UNiversa Nicole

UNiversa Nicole in blue.
UNiversa Nicole

Please join us in congratulating Nicole (Kläsener-Metzner) as our new UNiversa for the 2026/2027 Carnival session!

Originally from Cologne, Nicole brings with her a deep love for Fastelovend, an international spirit, and a passion for sustainability and community. Born on 11.11., her connection to Carnival truly started from day one! ❤️💙

For her session, Nicole will champion Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, a cause especially close to her heart through her work with the World Health Organization. Inspired by growing up by the Rhine and her international experiences, she hopes to raise awareness of the importance of safe and accessible water for all, while connecting global challenges with our local Carnival traditions.

We are excited for a colourful, meaningful, and joyful session ahead.

3 x Bonn Alaaf!

Strategy Meeting 2026

Tuesday, 28 April 5.30 – 7pm – Strategy Meeting – zoom online – Tell us what worked well, what didn’t and new ideas for the next session! Please note: If you bring a new idea please be willing to volunteer to run it or be part of the team that does.
 

Icon of 2025/26 carnival season motto „200 Jahre Bonner Karneval – jestern, hück und morje“
2025/26 carnival season motto. © Festausschuss Bonner Karneval e.V., Agentur Welzenbachs & Jan Künster

Bonn Rosemonday Parade 2026

Motto: „200 Jahre Bonner Karneval – jestern, hück und morje“ (200 Years of Carnival in Bonn – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow)

Meeting time: All UN Funken must be there by 11:45 a.m. for briefing. The parade starts at 12 noon.

Meeting place: We are Number 6.10, which should be marked on the road, this should be near the bus parking space at the roundabout Rabinsstraße / Am Alten Friedhof / Thomasstraße.

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

👑 Inauguration of UNiversa Skirmante

It’s official – UNiversa Skirmante has been proclaimed at BonnExpat Alaaf! on January 28th!

The proclamation of UNiversa Skirmante | © UNFunken

A huge thank you to Mayor Guido Déus and Bonn Expat for making her proclamation part of such a joyful Carnival celebration. We had such an amazing evening. A special thank you to the Moderators of this amazing party, the wonderful “lioness” Deputy Mayor Dr. Ursula Sautter and Susanne Nolden.

Inauguration of UNiversa Skirmante at “BonnExpat Alaaf!”
At the proclamation of UNiversa Skirmante | © UNFunken

Thank you to Bonna Stephanie III. and Prince Roland I., Wäscherprinzessin Judith I., Liküra Karoline I., Godesia Eva-Maria I. and Prince Gregor I., the dance group from the KG “Klääv Botz” Aegidienberg for your wonderful performance, for the visit of their Child Prince Michel I. and Princess Lilli I. and the carnival band “Jot Drop”.

At the proclamation of UNiversa Skirmante | © UNFunken

And thank you our partners for this carnival session UN Women Germany, everyone from Stadt Bonn who organized and all the revelers who attended this fun event celebrating carnival.

UNFunken at the proclamation 2026
UNFunken at the proclamation of Prince Roland I. and Bonna Stephanie III. | Photo: Arno Schatz, karneval-paparazzi.de

Proclamation of Prince Roland I and Bonna Stephanie III

Congratulations to Prinz Roland I and Bonna Stephanie III from the Festausschuss Bonner Karneval on their proclamation tonight.

UNiversa Skirmante and the UNFunken were delighted to celebrate with you on this momentous occasion at the Maritim Hotel, we wish you both a wonderful session under the motto “200 years of Carnival in Bonn: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”!

UNiversa Skirmante's cap & pins
UNiversa Skirmante's cap & pins | Photo: Larissa Neubauer

Notification of the inauguration of UNiversa Skirmante at “BonnExpat Alaaf!”

The Mayor of Bonn will continue the tradition of hosting

“BonnExpat Alaaf!” in the Old Town Hall on Wednesday, January 28, at 6 pm, 

Learn about beautiful Rhenish Carnival traditions, meet Carnival royalty—starting with Prince and Bonna—and watch the inauguration of UNiversa Skirmante of UN Funken, Bonn’s international Carnival association founded by UN Bonn staff members. And, of course, enjoy a party with music, dancing, and drinks.

More info on https://international.bonn.de/

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.