Basel's famous carnival, Fasnacht, is like one big family party for the whole of Basel, whose origins are deeply rooted in local tradition, and guests are more than welcome. You will be fascinated by the incredible party atmosphere, the vivid colours of the carnival costumes, the stirring tunes of the drummers and piccolo players, and the weird and wonderful Guggen music played by the brass bands presented by SwissPortraiture . com - See a wonderful world of pictorial adventure throughout Switzerland brought to you by Roland Walliser.