1.Karnevalsverein "CC-AS" von 1981 e.V. Leipzig

1981 – The Beginning

The year was 1981. As in so many years before, 11 November had passed almost unnoticed in Leipzig-Grünau. The Connewitzer Carnevals Club already existed in Leipzig, but carnival in the new development area of Leipzig-Grünau, where well over 50,000 people lived at the time, seemed almost unthinkable.

However, at the “Alte Salzstraße” restaurant, a group of regulars discussed carnival and made a big decision: they wanted to start their own carnival club. On 7 December 1981, CC-AS was founded.

The First Carnival Events

Every beginning is difficult, and CC-AS was no exception. Friends and acquaintances had to be approached and encouraged to get involved. Some reacted with disbelief, while others smiled at the idea of carnival in Saxony.

Despite these difficulties, the club organised its first events in February 1982. Much had to be improvised, but the audience enjoyed these early beginnings and celebrated together with CC-AS.

Programmes with Their Own Character

In the years that followed, more and more friends joined the club and a strong carnival community began to develop. In the 1984/85 season, CC-AS presented its first themed programme under the motto “A. & V. in Grünau”, taking a humorous look at the problems of the time.

Later, the opening of the “Delikat” shops inspired the programme “We are becoming more and more delicate”. In this way, CC-AS was also able to address social issues through carnival humour.

Numerous successful programmes followed and were performed several times during each carnival season at the club's former home, the “Alte Salzstraße”. The club's name was also derived from this venue. Audience numbers continued to grow as CC-AS became increasingly well known.

1989 and a New Home

In the year of political change, 1989, the atmosphere on 11 November was particularly charged. The opening of the border changed life abruptly and also brought major changes for the club.

CC-AS was registered as the “1. Karnevalsverein CC-AS von 1981 e.V. Leipzig” in the register of associations. At the same time, the “Alte Salzstraße” was no longer available as a venue. The club first celebrated at the “Völkerfreundschaft” youth clubhouse and, after a long search, found a new home in the Rosensäle Miltitz.

Men's Ballet and Carnival Songs

The men's ballet celebrated many successes with a wide variety of dances, including “Ich bin die fesche Lola” and “Putzfusseln”. The men's ballet remains an integral part of CC-AS programmes and continues to provide plenty of fun and entertainment.

For many years, the “Salzstraßensänger” were also an important part of every CC-AS programme. A new song was written and composed for each season to match the annual theme. Over the years, the club built up an extensive collection of its own carnival and party songs.

The Salzstraßensänger appeared on MDR television and ZDF, and their songs could also be heard on the radio during the carnival season. In 2000, a CD containing a selection of their songs was released. Although the Salzstraßensänger no longer perform, the tradition of a new theme song and the preservation of the club's song repertoire continue today.

Carnival with Heart

The successful development of CC-AS would never have been possible without the many members who contributed their time, ideas and commitment over the years.

One idea has remained at the heart of the club throughout its history: carnival brings people together and gives audiences hours filled with variety, cheerfulness and humour – a chance to leave the worries of everyday life behind for a while.

At the same time, carnival has always offered an opportunity to take a humorous and critical look at society. In this spirit, CC-AS continues to celebrate carnival for and with its audience.