The Jesuits of St. Michael hold a blessing service for everyone, regardless of his or her faith or sexual orientation. For many participants, this is an extremely emotional moment.
Friday evening, Neuhauser Straße, pedestrian zone: people rush past, looking for dinner, that incomparable pair of shoes, that after-work beer. At the front of Marienplatz they are already preparing for the carnival on Sunday, it will be full and bright and loud.