ternational tourists go out on the main street Bolkerstra�e, while the local scene (students and creative people) prefers the bars on Ratinger Stra�e and Kurze Stra�e. In May 2011, Germany hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
One of the biggest cultural events in D�sseldorf is the Karneval (also referred to as the "fifth season") which starts every year on 11 November at 11:11 a.m., and reaches its climax on Rosenmontag (Rose Monday), featuring a huge parade through the streets of D�sseldorf. Karneval ends on Aschermittwoch (Ash Wednesday).
Traditional meals in the region are Rheinischer Sauerbraten (a beef roast and sometimes horse marinated for a few days in vinegar and spices served with gravy and raisins ) and Heaven and Earth (Himmel und �d) (black pudding with stewed apples mixed with mashed potatoes). In winter the people like to eat Muscheln Rheinischer Art (Rhenish-style mussels) as well as Reibekuchen (fried potato pancake served with apple sauce). Also a special meal: D�sseldorfer Senfrostbraten (Steaks roasted with D�sseldorf mustard on top).
Together with the French city of Dijon, D�sseldorf is known for its mustard served in a traditional pot called "Mostertp�ttche", which was eternalised in a still life by Vincent van Gogh in 1884.
D�sseldorf and Cologne have a "fierce regional rivalry". The rivalry includes carnival parades, football, and beer. People in Cologne prefer K�lsch while people in D�sseldorf prefer Alt. Waiters and patrons will "scorn" and make a "mockery" of people who order Alt beer in Cologne and K�lsch in D�sseldorf. The rivalry has been described as a "love-hate relationship"
