Carnival whirlwind in Mering: storming of the town hall and twinning with Japan!

Carnival whirlwind in Mering: storming of the town hall and twinning with Japan!

On February 16, 2026, a traditional town hall storming took place in Mering, a town in the Aichach-Friedberg district. Led by President Benjamin Gottwald, the carnival committee stormed the town hall together with the ladies' guard and the eleven council. The aim of this annual event is to symbolically take over the power of Mayor Florian Mayer during the carnival season.

During the merrymaking, various groups visited the mayor to pay their respects. It started with the Gschlärfer, who appeared with their special costumes. Particular attention was paid to the wasp women who, disguised as sheep, presented the shepherd's bell to the mayor. The Merchinger chickens also stopped by the mayor of Meringen.

Town twinning with Ki-Mono

A highlight of the day was the presence of the “Golden Girls” from the Japanese city of Ki-Mono. They presented Mayor Mayer with a medal and a certificate that officially marked the third town twinning between Mering and Ki-Mono. Mayor Mayer expressed his enthusiasm for the new connection and expressed his interest in visiting the sister city in Japan.

The town twinning is an important step towards deepening the cultural relations between Mering and Ki-Mono. This initiative helps promote international friendships and strengthen exchanges between the two cities. The festivities surrounding the carnival storm not only show local solidarity, but also the desire to establish relationships across national borders.

Overall, the town hall storm was characterized by a happy atmosphere and a spirit of togetherness. The residents of Mering and the guests from Ki-Mono experienced an unforgettable day together that focused on the importance of tradition and international friendship.