Vevcani Carnival 2017: Soros, the Rainbow Revolution, Tarrot Readers , Diplomas form Kosovo……

The Carnival, it is believed is over 1,400 years old. Essentially it is the ritual of calling after Saint Basil the Great, which coincides with the Twelve Days of Orthodox Christmas and the Orthodox New Year. Vevcani Carnival is one of the oldest cultural events in Macedonia, which traditionally celebrates the arrival of the New Year according to the old calendar. Vevcani Carnival as an event unites all forms of expression of our traditional culture, transforming the needs of contemporary society, treating topics from today. The annual carnival is a mix of pagan customs translated into modern language. The Vevcani Carnival, which claims a 14 century long legacy, is held every year from 13 to 14 January in the southwestern Macedonian village of Vevcani. Recognized by the Federation of European Carnival Cities (FECC), the carnival attracts thousands of both domestic and international visitors to see the people of Vevcani disguised in elaborate masks expressing humor and sascasm

Vevcani Karneval 2017 Source: Milco Jovanoski