Sunday, February 18, 2007

Masquerade

At this time of the year an ancient, presumably pagan custom takes a new form in the civilization in which I live. The Carnival, a place and time to hide ourselves behind masks and behave and talk as we usually do not do throughout the year.

Never was much into carnivals, I have to admit. Maybe because the whole life of a "fuckn’ faggot" like me (at least of my age) is pretty much something like it (well, if not a full-time masquerade, than definitely something well-hidden).

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1 - In the United States, Carnival is almost exclusively a Louisiana/Southern Mississippi/Southern Alabama concept. Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Mobile is a big deal, but only there. How is Carnival celebrated in Zagreb? (Comment this)

Written by: Brian Handy at 2007/02/24 - 16:04:50
2 - Zagreb is far too serious and dull to allow itself a proper carnival. When we want some fun we go to Samobor, a small suburban city near Zagreb (some 20 min drive on a highway). Preserving its ancient look and customs, especially good food and wines, Samobor is a nice place to go when you want to escape the urban madness and *wannabeing* of hectic Croatian Metropolis. Used to go there with buddies from my University days, but stopped some time ago.
Another Croatian destination for carnivals is Rijeka, main sea port on the Adriatic and the third largest city in Croatia. Quite a lot of friends went there this year ‘cause it’s only an hour and a half drive from Zagreb since the new highway was built few years ago. But, unlike the one in Samobor, carnival in Rijeka is a huge event, ambitious and pretentious. Not exactly my type of having good time, if you know what I mean.
In Varaždin, small northern city not far from Croatian border with Slovenia and Hungary there is a “Špancirfest” in August and September, a fortnight of events celebrating old customs and ways of life. People tend to walk around dressed in 19th century gowns, which suits well excellently preserved urban heart of this picturesque city. (Comment this)

Written by: Antidote at 2007/02/25 - 12:41:03
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