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Samobor Carnival
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Samobor Carnival

  • 21.02.2025. - 04.03.2025.
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The Samobor carnival has great significance for Samobor and its tourism and is one of the trademarks of Samobor. The Ministry of Culture and Media has declared the carnival custom of Samobor Carnival an intangible cultural asset.

The Samobor Carnival, the longest carnival tradition of Croats, will present its 199th edition from 21st February to 4th March. It is the lavish carnival by which Samobor’s people driving away the evil forces of the previous year, saying goodbye to the winter and looking forward to the upcoming spring.

The main role traditionally is played by the Sraka, Prince, Fiškal and Sudec, who officially open the Carnival Republic on February 21st by handing the keys and proclaiming the Free Carnival Republic at the main Samobor square.

More than 3,000 masked participants in groups coming from all over Croatia will present themselves. You can expect a lot of fun for adults and kids and excellent program during two weekends and on Carnival Tuesday night when the Samobor’s Prince traditionally ends with the conviction of the Prince, which by ancient faith we deprive all the negative impacts in the next year. After the Prince is punished, the joyfull period that should marked the year begins.

The central place of all carnival events this year too is King Tomislav Square, under the watchful eye of LiveCamCroatia webcam which provide an excellent view of the events. The musical part of this year's program will feature performances by Halid Bešlić, Maja Šuput, Gibonni, Neda Ukraden, Slavonian Lole, the Kas Tambura Band, Psihomodo Pop and the Vigor.

Visit Samobor, put your masks, forget about your worries and don’t miss out the great fun. Shine as a star in Free Carnival Republic, indulge in good vibrations and enjoy the 199th Samobor Carnival.

 

 

 

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