Carnival in Montenegro: when the brightness in the blood
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Carnival in Montenegro: when the brightness in the blood
Traditions ... Customs ... When it comes to national color, people usually have certain associations. Despite the gloomy traditions that envelop the wooded East Slavic foothills, the Adriatic is a place so atmospheric that emotions here can only be enchanting, and traditions are appropriate. Therefore, the carnival in Montenegro - is the same image tradition, according to which the country is remembered and known by tourists who have become participants in these sparkling events at least once.
It must be said that the carnival in Montenegro is not a local custom, but an imported one. It was formed under the influence of Venice, and got accustomed to, because it ideally coincided with a stormy local temperament, a habit of having fun, chatting, eating and dancing.
Carnival in Montenegro - how does it happen? Famous for the whole world Kotor Carnival, which in terms of scale and scope knows no equal, is the most expected annual cultural event of the country. To take part in processions, concerts, parties and contests in Kotor attracts a huge number of viewers from all over the world. The Kotor carnival in Montenegro is a sea of lit lights against the backdrop of the Kotor night bay, musical, theatrical, circus and culinary festivals, exhibitions and shows, bright masks and costumes. At the same time, the architecture of the city literally carries participants to the old Venice, filling the air itself with its noisy atmosphere. The authorities of Kotor try to keep the Old Town in its original form, therefore the Kotor carnival in Montenegro is a real medieval event, sometimes even becoming eerie because of the sensation of a temporary loop. During the night torchlight procession, it seems as if the time machine has moved you to a few centuries ago.
But the carnival in Montenegro is not only Kotor. In Budva in late spring, three-day beach festivities take place, opening the swimming season. Especially Budvan carnival in Montenegro will appeal to children - they always take part in costumed processions, parades, processions and competitions with great pleasure.
If you are planning a holiday in Montenegro, try to make sure that the trip coincides with one of the Montenegrin carnivals, and you will provide yourself with an absolutely unforgettable trip. Maybe the carnival in Montenegro is not so traditional and does not have such ancient roots, but it is surprisingly full and vividly reveals all the facets of this country.
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