On the eve of the celebration of Orthodox New Year, and in the honor of St. Basil the Great, traditionally, on 13 and 14 January, the Vevcani Carnival took place for the 1400th time. This year too, the T brand was part of this event which is a pearl of the Macedonian tradition and a recognized brand around the world.

According to its specific features, the Carnival is distinguished from the other carnivals in the world due to its archaic and traditional character, mystery and unique masks. The event, which each year is enriched by its cultural and historical value, is admired by thousands of foreign visitors.

This year’s cultural and artistic program was marked by the performance of KUD Drimkol from Vevcani, Scandal Sastav, Verica Ristevska, Strings - Plamenka Trajkovska Trio, Puka Kozmetika and Divlje Jagode. Additionally, Caki Pankerot, Dijana Band, Nino Velickovski and the folk star Blagica Pavlovska enriched the program with their participation.

The official part of the carnival takes place on 13 January at noon. The carnival parade happens on the streets of Vevcani, which become open scenes for parade of masks that illustrate the inventiveness and the wit of those who wear them. Besides the traditional masks - Bride and Groom, Stupid August, Musicians and Devils, the rest are chosen by the carnival groups which ridicule the everyday and social life through their costumes and gestures.

The Carnival always ends at sunset on 14 January, the day when Vasilica is celebrated, with ceremonial burning of the masks. Throwing masks in the fire symbolizes the destruction of evil, purification from evil spirits and entry with a pure soul in the new year, which according to the old calendar started on that date.

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