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.
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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.
At the Kino vrtiček in Ptuj, children will first watch the projection of Navihani Bram, which will be followed by a creative workshop.
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.
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.
For the first time, short stories (scenes) of various interpersonal situations are presented on the stage of the theater in Ptuj, united in the play Ljubezenske slijevi slije al fresco.
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.
Days of Poetry and Wine, the largest international poetry festival in Slovenia, is celebrating its 18th anniversary. Perhaps this year's festival will be more serious and mature, but not at the expense of the relaxed festival atmosphere.
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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Are you already preparing for the lighting of the lights in Slovenia 2018? Get ready! The cities of Ljubljana, Maribor, Koper, Kranj, Celje and other cities will now glow with a festive atmosphere, as Christmas lights are switched on in Slovenian cities during these days of the year.
Kurentovanje is the biggest carnival event in Slovenia, which brings carnival joy and playfulness to the people of Ptuj. The traditional carnival mask is kurent or korant, which chases away winter and calls for spring with the ringing of bells and ritual.