Carnival festivities revive pagan figures
Ljubljana/Ptuj/Cerkno/Cerknica, 10 February - The spirit of the pagan times will be revived across Slovenia this weekend, as colourful and picturesque masks overflow the streets of cities across the country. Slovenia's unique Shrovetide heritage will be in the forefront foremost in Ptuj and Cerknica, home to traditional carnival costumes.
Hrušica
A carnival parade of distict local Shrovetide figure Škoromati.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA
Hrušica
A carnival parade of distict local Shrovetide figure Škoromati.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA
Hrušica
A carnival parade of distict local Shrovetide figure Škoromati.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA
Hrušica
A carnival parade of distict local Shrovetide figure Škoromati.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA
Hrušica
A carnival parade of distict local Shrovetide figure Škoromati.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA
Hrušica
A carnival parade of distict local Shrovetide figure Škoromati.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA
Hrušica
Ancient Shrovetide figure Škoromat.
PHoto: Daniel Novakovič/STA
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