Kurentovanje
Mestni trg 4, SI-2250 Ptuj
Phone386 (0) 2 779 60 11
Organised byPtuj Public Institute
Frequencyannual
Festival dates22.2.2025 - 4.3.2025
Kurentovanje
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Past events
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8 Mar 2014
The first big Slovene carnival in London, with Kurents from Ptuj and a concert by Zoran Predin, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in London,
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1 Mar 2014
The Second Annual Cleveland Kurentovanje, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington and Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland, Ohio,
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22 Feb 2014
23 Feb 2014
Kurents from the Ethnographic Society Kurent Ptuj at the traditional carnival Mulhouse, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Paris,
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23 Feb 2013
The First Annual Slovene Winter Festival and 'Kurentovanje'
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6 Feb 2012
28 Feb 2012
Month of Culture: two publications related to Slovene art and heritage, Kurentovanje visiting Zagreb, donation of the chair Rex to the Croatian Museum of Arts and Crafts, co-organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Zagreb
Groups from Germany, Austria, Croatia, Italy, Macedonia, Romania and Bulgaria usually participate in the event, assisting local people in building up the Land of the Kurent. The rite itself is accompanied by a full agenda of concerts, activities and other attractions, ensuring that more than 100,000 visitors attend every year.
Faries at the opening procession, Ptuj 2023. Author: Stanko Vozel
Carnival events for children, Kurentovanje in Ptuj, 2023. Author: Stanko Vozel
Meet traditional carnival characters: the Devil with Kurents, Ptuj 2023. Author: Stanko Vozel
The Origins
The name Kurentovanje derives from the festival's central figure, the Kurent, who, in earlier times, was believed to possess the power to chase away winter and usher in spring. The origins of both the Kurent and the Kurentovanje festivities are obscure, potentially stemming from earlier Slavic, Celtic or Illyrian customs. Similar traditions are found throughout the region, extending to parts of Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria and elsewhere.
The Kurent costume is simple, consisting of a sheepskin hat and outfit, cowbells hanging from a chain belt, red or green wool socks, and black boots. However, the creation of the Kurent mask is a significant folk art in Slovenia, with only two masters of Kurent masks remaining – Master Klinc from Spuhlja and Master Zelenik from Markovci. The mask, crafted from leather, features two holes for the eyes and one for the mouth, surrounded by red paint. A trunk-like nose, whiskers made of twigs, and teeth made of white beans are attached, with the final touch being a long, red tongue.
Studies of the Kurent tradition have been conducted at Ptuj – Ormož Regional Museum and BISTRA Scientific Research Centre, Ptuj.
Kurents' door-to-door rounds, Kurentovanje in Ptuj, 2023. Author: Stanko Vozel
European Capital of Culture 2012
The Kurentovanje Festival was included in the Maribor, European Capital of Culture 2012 programme, Ptuj being one of its partner cities. The aim is to turn the festival into the largest ethnic Carnival in Europe. The ethnological guidelines were developed by Janez Bogataj and Aleš Gačnik, two scientists who acknowledge the constant metamorphoses and transformations of this tangible heritage.
Kurents at the Ptuj Ring monument, Ptuj 2023. Author: Stanko Vozel
Meet traditional carnival characters: Ploughmen, Kurentovanje in Ptuj, 2023. Author: Stanko Vozel
See also
- Mardi Gras at Cerknica
- Municipality of Ptuj
- Ptuj – Ormož Regional Museum
- BISTRA Scientific Research Centre, Ptuj
- Maribor, European Capital of Culture 2012
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