Rijeka-CarnivalRijeka-Carnival
Rijeka CarnivalWhen & Where Rijeka carnival is in Croatia. This festival usually occurs mid-late January. Also known as karneval/carnaval and to locals as maškare.What to expect Concerts, all night parties and bell ringers wearing sailor shirts. Before the beginning of Lent, every town in the region of Kvarner burns its own effigy, called "mesopust". Mesopust is blamed for all the bad events of the previous year. Men also wear animal heads in an attempt to scare away the Winter- it works ! Getting there Fly direct to Rijeka international airport or go by by rail. Accommodation in CroatiaWhere to stay The standard of accommodation is good in Croatia, there's cheap quality Hostels in Rijeka & excellent Hotels too. People wear ugly masks to frighten off the "evil" Winter and summons the Spring: celebrating the birth of new life. An international crowd of 120,000 flock each year to celebrate this ugly mask festival.
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