The carnival unites the whole population of Imst in a common goal: organizing the Fasnacht in accordance with long-standing tradition.

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Inhabitants of Imst, particularly women, are schooled in the techniques for making Schemenlaufen costumes, while local blacksmiths forge the bells.

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Every four years the city of Imst in Austria celebrates its Fasnacht carnival on the Sunday before the Christian season of Lent.

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Schemenlaufen, the carnival of Imst, Austria The city of Imst celebrates its Fasnacht carnival every four years on the Sunday before the Christian season of Lent.

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