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| name                = Kurentovanje
 
| name                = Kurentovanje
 
| localname          = Kurentovanje
 
| localname          = Kurentovanje
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| street              = Mestni trg 4
 
| town                = SI-2250 Ptuj
 
| town                = SI-2250 Ptuj
| telephone          = 386 (0) 2 748 2999
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| telephone          = 386 (0) 2 779 60 11
| fax                = 386 (0) 2 748 2998
 
 
| email              = info@kurentovanje.net
 
| email              = info@kurentovanje.net
 
| website            = http://www.kurentovanje.net
 
| website            = http://www.kurentovanje.net
| organised by        = Municipality of Ptuj
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| organised by        = Ptuj Public Institute
 
| frequency = annual
 
| frequency = annual
| dates and duration  = February, 11 days  
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| dates and duration  = February, 11 days
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| duration weeks      = 6,7,8 (2012) 5,6 (2013) 6,7,8,9,10 (2014)
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| festival dates      = 2.2.2015 - 17.2.2015, 2.2.2016 - 9.2.2016, 17.2.2017 - 28.2.2017, 2.2.2018 - 13.2.2018, 23.2.2019 – 5.3.2019, 15.2.2020 – 25.2.2020, 15.2.2020 – 25.2.2020, 2.2.2021 – 16.2.2021, 19.2.2022 - 1.3.2022, 11.2.2023 - 21.2.2023, 3.2.2024 - 13.2.2024
 
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| role                = Culture Co-ordinator
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The masked rite of spring known as [[Kurentovanje]] is held every February for 10 days up to Shrove Tuesday and is the most popular Mardi Gras celebration in Slovenia; most of the festivities are centred in and around [[Municipality of Ptuj|Ptuj, Slovenia's oldest town]], which has hosted Kurentovanje for around five decades. The Carnival was admitted into the European Federation of Carnival Cities (EFCC-FECC) in 1991.
 
  
Groups from Austria, Croatia and Bulgaria usually participate in the event, assisting local people to build up the Land of the Kurent. The rite itself is accompanied by a full agenda of concerts, activities and other attractions, ensuring that the event is attended by more than 150,000 visitors every year.
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The masked rite of spring known as [[Kurentovanje]] has been held since [[established::1960]], every February for 10 days leading up to Shrove Tuesday. It is the most popular Mardi Gras celebration in Slovenia, with most of the festivities centered in and [[Municipality of Ptuj|Ptuj, Slovenia's oldest town]], which has hosted Kurentovanje for around six decades.
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The Carnival was admitted into the ''European Federation of Carnival Cities'' in 1991. In 2017, the ''Door-to-door rounds of the Kurent'' were inscribed on the UNESCO representative list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
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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 the event is attended by more than 100,000 visitors every year.
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{{Image|Vile 11.2.2023 Otvoritvena etno povorka 2023 Stanko Kozel final.jpg}}
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==The origins==
 
==The origins==
The name comes from the festival's central figure, the Kurent, who in earlier times was believed to have the power to chase away winter and usher in spring. The origins of the Kurent and Kurentovanje festivities are obscure, and may have come from earlier Slavic, Celtic or Illyrian customs. Similar traditions are found throughout the region, in parts of Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria and elsewhere. The costume is simple: a sheepskin hat and outfit, cow bells hanging from a chain belt, red or green wool socks and black boots. However, the creation of the Kurent mask is a major folk art in Slovenia, although there are now only two masters of Kurent masks left – Master Klinc from Spuhlja and Master Zelenik from Markovci. The mask is made of leather, with two holes cut out for the eyes and a hole cut out for the mouth. The holes are surrounded with red paint. A trunk-like nose is attached along with whiskers made of twigs and teeth made of white beans. The final touch is a long, red tongue.
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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.
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The Kurent costume is simple, consisting of a sheepskin hat and outfit, cow bells 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]].
 
Studies of the Kurent tradition have been conducted at [[Ptuj – Ormož Regional Museum]] and [[BISTRA Scientific Research Centre, Ptuj]].
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==European Capital of Culture 2012==
 
==European Capital of Culture 2012==
 
Kurentovanje Festival has been included in the programme of the [[Maribor, European Capital of Culture 2012]], Ptuj being one of its partner cities. The aim is to turn the festival in the largest ethno 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.  
 
Kurentovanje Festival has been included in the programme of the [[Maribor, European Capital of Culture 2012]], Ptuj being one of its partner cities. The aim is to turn the festival in the largest ethno 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.  
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{{Image|Ptujski prstan Kurentovanje 2023 Stanko Kozel (9).jpg}}
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==See also==
 
==See also==
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==External links==
 
==External links==
*[http://www.kurentovanje.net/en Kurentovanje Festival website] (in English)
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*[http://www.kurentovanje.net/en Kurentovanje Festival website]  
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*[https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/door-to-door-rounds-of-kurenti-01278 The inscription on the UNESCO list]
 
*[http://www.ptuj.si Municipality of Ptuj]
 
*[http://www.ptuj.si Municipality of Ptuj]
  
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Kurenti koranti Stanko Kozel 2023 N.jpgKurent or Korant, the most known and popular traditional carnival character in Slovenia, Kurentovanje, Ptuj 2023. Author: Stanko Vozel

The masked rite of spring known as Kurentovanje has been held since 1960, every February for 10 days leading up to Shrove Tuesday. It is the most popular Mardi Gras celebration in Slovenia, with most of the festivities centered in and Ptuj, Slovenia's oldest town, which has hosted Kurentovanje for around six decades. The Carnival was admitted into the European Federation of Carnival Cities in 1991. In 2017, the Door-to-door rounds of the Kurent were inscribed on the UNESCO representative list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

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 the event is attended by more than 100,000 visitors every year.

Vile 11.2.2023 Otvoritvena etno povorka 2023 Stanko Kozel final.jpgFaries at the opening procession, Ptuj 2023. Author: Stanko Vozel

Pustna ringarajanja Stanko Kozel 2023.jpgCarnival events for children, Kurentovanje in Ptuj, 2023. Author: Stanko Vozel

Hudič Stanko Kozel 2023.jpgMeet 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, cow bells 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.


Obhodi kurentov Stanko Kozel 2023.jpgKurents' door-to-door rounds, Kurentovanje in Ptuj, 2023. Author: Stanko Vozel

European Capital of Culture 2012

Kurentovanje Festival has been included in the programme of the Maribor, European Capital of Culture 2012, Ptuj being one of its partner cities. The aim is to turn the festival in the largest ethno 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.

Ptujski prstan Kurentovanje 2023 Stanko Kozel (9).jpgKurents at the Ptuj Ring monument, Ptuj 2023. Author: Stanko Vozel

Orači 2023 Stanko Kozel Mednarodna.jpgMeet traditional carnival characters: Ploughmen, Kurentovanje in Ptuj, 2023. Author: Stanko Vozel

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