Schlaraffia is a world-wide association of men dedicated to the cultivation of art, humor, and friendship whose maxim is “in arte voluptas.” Worldwide, there are more than 9,000 members and 260 chapters. All meetings and official business are conducted in German. The group originated in Prague in 1859 by artists and fine arts patrons who were disenchanted with the established German theatrical community. Schlaraffia Nova Orleana 293 was founded by members of the Deutsches Haus in 1930.
Members of the modern Schlaraffia follow the same traditions as the fraternity founders, poking fun at nobility and authority figures in a medieval fantasy-like setting. Beginning as a page, a member moves on to the rank of squire and then, with a lavish presentation, becomes a knight. Members are addressed a Ritter (knight) followed by names that are a play on their profession, background, or hobby.
An important rule in Schlaraffia is that religion and politics are never discussed during the meetings. Artistic, literary, and humorous recitations entertain the group. The sense of good fellowship is enhanced by songs written and composed by members, past and present. All this is done in the German language.
Schlaraffia sippt in der Pelicanburg jeden Donnerstag Abend von Oktober bis zur ersten Woche im Mai. Pilger sind jederzeit willkommen.
Aktueller Terminkalender mit Sippungsfolge
und ein link zum Schlaraffia Liederbuch Nord Amerika.
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