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The Carnival in Strumica
"I came to a town on one curious evening and became part of an all-encompassing celebration.
People wearing strange masks and costumes were tiptoeing from house to house in an atmosphere
of laughter, shouting and singing." - said the famous traveler, Evlija Chelebija, who published
the journals from his travels. When passing through this part of the world in 1670, he
stopped in Strumica at the time of the festival, when joy, happiness and delight prevail
all over town. Forget your worries and everyday problems and come join this colourful
celebration for one night. Feel the positive energy around you and remember to bring your
camera. Become part of the longest and most unforgettable night…
A two-day tour:
When fantasy becomes reality, all that takes place seems to be
a vission from the other side of the mirror.
Two-day tour: Skopje - Monastery of Vodocha - Monastery of Veljusa
- Strumica - Dojran
Day one:
08:30 AM, Departure from Skopje
10:30 AM
Arrival at the village of Vodocha. Visit to the
Monasteries of St. Leontie and St. Bogorodica Eleusa
in the villages of Vodocha and Veljusa
13:00 AM
Arrival in Strumica; checking into a hotel; lunch and free afternoon
18:15 AM, Dinner
19:30 AM
The carnival begins. The group joins the carnival retinue. Selection and announcement
of the best costumes and masks (individual and group). Party after midnight in a
local caffee or bar.
The Strumica carnival has a tradition of 3 centuries,
although it is believed it originates
from ancient times. After a longer period of neglect, the carnival was re-established in
the 1960's. The enthusiastic people of Strumica saved this festivity from oblivion and
ever since then, the number of people who participate in it and of those who visit the
festival has been constantly increasing. Its place under the sun was confirmed when it
became part of the European Association of Carnivals in 1995.
Day two:
10:00 AM, Breakfast and checking out of the hotel
11:45 AM
Arrival in
Dojran
and visit to the churches of
Sveti Ilija (St. Elijah) and Sveta Bogorodica
(Holy Mother) in Star Dojran (Old Dojran). The monumental cathedral of
Sveti Ilija was built in 1948 on the plateau called Mechkina skala
(Bear's Ladder), whereas the ruins of the Episcopal church of Sveta Bogorodica are 50m away.
[Dojran history...]
14:00 AM, Lunch in Dojran
Church Sv. Bogorodica, Dojran |
Church Sv. Ilija, Dojran |
Church Sv. Ilija, Dojran |
16:00 AM, Departure for Skopje
PRICE:
DATES: February 2009
The price includes transport, all sightseeing, accommodation, all meals and full escort
by a professional tourist guide.
If you want to register, please click here!
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