They were representatives of the part of Rijeka we live in - Pehlin
The Karneval officially ended on 3rd February with a day long street procession. The last group of performers were known as the Zvončari. Men dressed as beasts with a huge bell behind. The Pust was burnt to rid off the bad luck of the past year.
A parade of Vikings
My thoughts after catching the famous Karneval for the first time: it was very festive. It seemed the whole town was lit up in celebration. Everyone were on the streets despite the dreary weather throughout the weekend.
The children had their bit of fun few weeks ago with their mini procession which we caught on tv as we were able to get into town centar. Everyone were dressed up. The little children were little fairies, bees, butterflies and cute animals for the occasion. Adults did not miss out on the fun too. A drunk Jesus-lookalike near the sea. A tree stood next to the traffic light pole which we almost walked into. Big men in dresses, fake hair, stockings and all. Very hilarious sight. Teletubbies wobbling down the streets. I couldn't believe this was the same town Rijeka. Maybe you see more disorderliness but it was so much fun!
We have umbrellas! Who's scared of the RAIN?!
It reminded me so much of the Chingay festival we have in Singapore after Chinese New Year. But in Rijeka, everyone joined in the fun. It felt different. Next year, I will be there again without fail!
I do apologise for the bad photos. Everyone's moving!! Bad weather!! Hahah.. Blame everything except the photographer:P
A parade of Vikings
My thoughts after catching the famous Karneval for the first time: it was very festive. It seemed the whole town was lit up in celebration. Everyone were on the streets despite the dreary weather throughout the weekend.
Cake, anyone?
The children had their bit of fun few weeks ago with their mini procession which we caught on tv as we were able to get into town centar. Everyone were dressed up. The little children were little fairies, bees, butterflies and cute animals for the occasion. Adults did not miss out on the fun too. A drunk Jesus-lookalike near the sea. A tree stood next to the traffic light pole which we almost walked into. Big men in dresses, fake hair, stockings and all. Very hilarious sight. Teletubbies wobbling down the streets. I couldn't believe this was the same town Rijeka. Maybe you see more disorderliness but it was so much fun!
We have umbrellas! Who's scared of the RAIN?!
It reminded me so much of the Chingay festival we have in Singapore after Chinese New Year. But in Rijeka, everyone joined in the fun. It felt different. Next year, I will be there again without fail!
I do apologise for the bad photos. Everyone's moving!! Bad weather!! Hahah.. Blame everything except the photographer:P
The eskimos breezing through...
2 comments:
Oh! I like carnivals any where but not the dreary weather in Europe. In winter, it is so cold and gloomy and the trees are leaveless and liveless!
Not really. That's why winters are nice! There are evergreen trees. I do love the look of trees when they have no leaves. So Zen!
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