Judging by the weather, winter hasn't started well yet, but it's already time for the cold weather to drive it away. On the second of February, with Kurento's jump in Ptuj, monthly curentization begins.
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At the end of the week, the traditional kurentanje begins, which, in addition to cultural and ethnographic events, also brings some musical delights. Among other things, the dance floor will be enlivened by the Blue Orchestra, and they will be joined by the Flying Squad.
Kurentovanje 2015, or the international carnival festival, will take place this year on February 7 in Ptuj. Kurentovanje is the most popular and massive cultural and ethnological event in Slovenia and Central Europe. This year too, extremely colorful and rich traditions of carnival characters and groups from the Ptuj region, as well as Slovenia and the whole world, will be performed, testifying to the close connection of people with nature and the flow of the seasons.
Carnival masks are an integral part of the carnival period, but they always put us in a time crunch in which we need real inspiration and, above all, cheap ideas for carnival masks with which we will shine at the carnival party and maybe win some carnival prize. For this purpose, we have prepared a selection of carnival masks for you in the editorial office, which you cannot go wrong with, they are both cheap and extremely creative. Let our selection of carnival masks for 2015 help you with this.
Kurentovanje 2016, or the international carnival festival, will be held in Ptuj this year between February 2 and 9. Kurentovanje is a traditional event in Ptuj, rooted in pagan mysticism with ethnographic characters and topically satirical with carnival masks.
The Ptuj Kurentovanje can boast the title of one of the most interesting carnivals in the world. Lonely Planet, which is one of the biggest travel guides in the world, ranked it in seventh place among the 101 carnivals that "qualified" for their latest travel guide!
Be a part of one of the craziest, boldest and most colorful parties in masks - Kurentovanje 2017. Join the carnival masks in Ptuj, which will be 'scary' this year from February 17 to 28, 2017. PS don't forget the Kurentovanje, they will be happy to welcome you caught.
58. Kurentovanje will turn Ptuj into the Slovenian ethnographic capital between February 2 and 13. During the 11 days of the international carnival festival, more than 70 events will take place, together with more than 100 events in the vicinity of Ptuj. Around 6,000 characters and masks will be presented at the central parades and displays.
The end of February this year also marks the end of winter and the call of spring. Kurents will dance in the oldest Slovenian city on February 23 and start calling for spring and all good things. During the 59th Kurentovanje 2019, as part of Artfest, Etnofest and Karnevalfest, you will be part of ethnographic and carnival processions, concerts, masked dances, you will also be able to see exhibitions, ethnographic characters, carnival baskets and much more.
Where will the best carnivals, carnivals and carnival events take place in Slovenia in 2020? We have some suggestions for you, where to go for lean crunch this year!
When is Lent 2022? We all look forward to the carnival, but especially our youngest, who can dress up in a wide variety of costumes on this day. But you can also dress up and visit one of the carnivals that, if all goes well, will take place in Slovenia. When can we expect the carnival in 2022?