Vevcani carnival marks 1,400-year tradition in North Macedonia

The North Macedonian town of Vevcani celebrated its 1,400-year-old carnival over two days.

The festival is described as part-pagan and part-satire, and is believed to scare away evil spirits.

The carnival also marks the beginning of the Julian calendar’s New Year.

Key Topics

Culture, Vevcani Carnival, Vevcani, North Macedonia, Julian Calendar, Paganism