"Even Aalst can't compare to the carnival here": candidates in Wetteren kick off the new carnival year

The carnival season in Wetteren has officially begun with candidates for prince, princess, and youth princess introduced at café 't Wetteraarke. Emmely Van Cauwenberge, a first-time candidate, expressed excitement about her participation. The carnival parade will take place on January 31, marking its 70th edition. Gunther Avez and Illuna Den Haese are also vying for titles, with Illuna aiming to become the first youth empress of Wetteren. The elections for the youth princess, prince, and princess will occur in December and January.