Helvetia's Resurrected Swiss Fat Tuesday Masked Revelry
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People Mentioned
- Clara Lehman (Filmmaker, Director of the Fasnacht festival in Helvetia) - She lives in Helvetia, grew up there, and now directs the Fasnacht festival.
- Eleanor Mayhew (Clara's grandmother, co-ran a restaurant) - Key figure in reviving the public celebration of Fasnacht in Helvetia.
- Dolores Bagarly (Co-ran a restaurant with Eleanor Mayhew) - Instrumental in bringing Fasnacht back as a public celebration in Helvetia.
- Roger Macavoy (Psychology professor at West Virginia University) - Encouraged his students to participate in Fasnacht, helping the festival grow in the 1990s.
Organizations & Institutions
- West Virginia Tourism - Partnered with the podcast for this episode.
- West Virginia University - An institution where a professor encouraged students to participate in Fasnacht.
Websites & Online Resources
- cosmopolitanlasvegas.com - Website mentioned for booking stays at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
- applecard.com - Website for terms and more information about Apple Card.
Other Resources
- Fallout 76 (Video Game) - A post-apocalyptic survival role-playing game that features a virtual Helvetia and Fasnacht, contributing to the festival's recent growth.