MikeTheFirst Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Let’s start off with a bit of Dutch culture: ‘Carnaval’ is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during January and February. Carnaval typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, masque and public street party. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations, which mark an overturning of daily life.'Vastenavond' or 'Vastelaovend' the last day of Carnaval, the day before Ash Wednesday, is held exactly 40 days (not counting Sundays) before Easter. Dutch Carnaval is most celebrated in Catholic regions, mostly the southern provinces Noord Brabant and Limburg. Most places adopt different names during carnival, for instance Prinsenbeek is called Boemeldonck and Eindhoven is called Lampegat. Carnaval here has been celebrated ever since medieval times and was modernised after WW II, when Bergen op Zoom even continued to celebrate it indoors. Now we have that out of the way, let’s take a look at the most popular Carnaval song of the year, made by the famous Dutch comedian André van Duin: link Purely coincidental, the last day of Carnaval in the Netherlands, was also the last day of AvengerNL as president of FOK. After six months he needs a deserved break and we thank him and his team (Mortale, Outlander, Timmehhh and Denniswerf) for an incredible run. Both AvengerNL and Mortale will stay in our FA-team, so you won’t have to miss them. Our newly elected FOK government: President - MikeTheFirst Minister of Foreign Affairs - Tromp Minister of Internal Affairs - Outlander Minister of Defense - Timmehhh Minister of Economic Affairs - Ecnelis #fok is, as always, available for beer and partying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatOnceWas Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 MikeTheFirst will lead FOK into an era of prosperity and strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobah Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Congratulations MikeTheFirst on couping Avenger. You have done us all a great duty and for this I am thankful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchh Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Looks like a strong team indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teh Pimp Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 o/ Avenger o/ Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrnea Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hooray for FOK. You have chosen well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Why is MikeTheFirst president again? You fools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Soviet Attack Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Many congratulations Mike, may your reign be fruitful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeboy Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 o/ FOK nice gov =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diomede Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 WHERE IS MY AVENGERNL AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH HIM? Oh, also congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Z Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 The oppressive regime of AvengerNL ends! o/ In all seriousness, congratulations to the newly elected. Also, iFOK couped FOK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incitatus Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 I hope you guys continue the awesome progression the government ahead of you had going. Good luck to guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmmehhh Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hail Mikethefirst ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Dracula Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Great group of leaders. For a great alliance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tator Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 congrats to u all look like fok got some strong leaders their Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oinkoink12 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 o/ FOK, still a bit like my home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaarlaamp Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Good luck as an iFOK spy in FOK! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe12 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Haha congratz Mike, purely coincidental too it seems that over here in Louisiana is it Mardi Gras as well. A party sounds good, I'll have to bring my bottle of crown. Joe12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavii Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Expected, Congratulations to the elected! FOK ftw! o/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkenstein Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 o/ Mikethefirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrnea Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Also, iFOK couped FOK! I was wondering when someone would mention this. :lol: Not bad for our age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlander Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 o/ AvengerNL o/ MikeTheFirst you guys and you know why!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedRebelDB47 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Congratulations to our friends at FOK! /me slaps Timmehhh for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoindotnler Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 All hail FOK! whit there new GOV! Still wub you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyne Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 It was great to work with Avenger and the other outgoing gov. I'm sure we'll keep in touch. Congrats to Mike, looks like we'll be working with you again. Thanks for all the information on your Carnaval. It's similar to the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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