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The village of Vevcani in North Macedonia is known throughout the Balkans for its winter carnival, a festival with roots dating back 1,400 years. A few hundred people tried to carry on the tradition this year in spite of coronavirus restrictions, but police dispersed the gathering.
North Macedonia held its traditional Vevcani Carnival on Wednesday despite coronavirus measures.
January 13, 2021 North Macedonia held its traditional Vevcani Carnival on Wednesday despite coronavirus measures. Every year, the village of Vevcani marks Orthodox St. Vasilij Day — the beginning of the old Julian calendar — with a 1,400-year-old carnival rooted in pre-Christian traditions. Performers revel in the streets wearing masks that reflect pagan rituals, religious issues or political satires of current events. This year’s carnival was canceled because of COVID-19 restrictions, according to the municipality. Despite warnings by officials, hundreds gathered in the traditional l...