Monday, August 23, 2010

Junggesellinnenabschied (JGA)

Let's talk German traditions.
Junggesellinnenabschied is a German bachelorette/bachelor party aka hen/stag party. Let me tell you, they are fantastic! I encountered probably 10 or more while in Mainz.


The bride or groom to be dresses up in some silly outfit & their bridesmaids/groomsmen wear a shirt or hat that lets the public know that they are in unity. The goal of the evening is to sell goods to the public that can be carried in a basket. They sell all sorts of random things..lighters, shots, condoms, candy, lottery tickets, whatever. The bride/groom also makes money by doing little dares their party has predetermined. The money is then used for the party to drink at the next bar.

so. much. fun.
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attractive photo of me with my purchase from the hens
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if you look closely you can see the lighter i purchased from these dudes.
also..depp means fool in german!
traveling bike bar!
these ladies chose to spend their evening on a bicycle bar across the town!

Also, apparently, in a certain city in Germany, i cant recall which city. If you are male who is single when you turn 30. Your friends dress you up as a pig & you have to clean up garbage at the city hall until a girl feels pity for you and gives you a kiss. How terrible/amazing is that?!

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