Even north of the Weißwurst equator, the custom of political Ash Wednesday, which originated in Bavaria, has long been cultivated. Instead of a beer tent, the SPD invites people to the foyer of a theater to maintain the tradition of political repartee and clear words. This year, Franz Müntefering, who says of himself "I can only main sentences!" is the guest.
Text source and further information about this event: http://www.theater-willypraml.de/theater/programm/politischer-aschermittwoch-der-spd-bornheim/
