"The North Macedonian town celebrated the 1,400-year-old festival over two days."
"The part-pagan, part-satire carnival is believed to scare away evil spirits, and marks the beginning of the Julian calendar's New Year."
"A pair of costumed revellers await the start of the carnival parade in the village of Vevcani, in south-western North Macedonia."
Vevcani held a 1,400-year-old carnival over two days. The event blends pagan traditions and satirical performance and is believed to scare away evil spirits. The festival marks the start of the Julian calendar's New Year and involves costumed revellers parading through the village. Costumes and masks play a central role, with participants portraying demons, animals and caricatures. The two-day schedule includes processions, mock battles and communal gatherings that attract villagers and visitors. The celebration combines ritual, humor and community spectacle to preserve local identity and seasonal renewal practices.
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