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Shrovetide Carnival, 

Ljubljana, Slovenia

 
01 Feb 2011 - 28 Feb 2011 Date to be confirmed  

The streets of Ljubljana come to life with this colourful carnival, which is always held on the Saturday before Shrove Tuesday. With participants dressed as traditional Slovenian carnival figures such as 'kurenti', 'pozvacini', 'oraci' and 'godlarji', a costumed parade with marching bands sets out from Krekov trg square and heads towards Presernov trg square, where a series of entertainment events take place, including brass bands, puppet theatre and dancing. The event has religious origins as a last chance for merriment before Lent.

Times
TBC.


Food & Drink  Kids' Stuff  Dance  Entertainment  Religion  Spectacle  Theatre & Film  Music 


Where?

Various locations in the city centre

Various locations in the city centre

Getting There

Foot: All locations are within easy walking distance of one another

How Much?

Free.

For More Information

Slovenian Tourist Information Centre

Krekov trg 10
Ljubljana
SI-1000
Slovenia

Tel +386 (0)1 306 4575.
Email 

Website  www.slovenia-tourism.si


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