Dubrovnik festival 2011
Dubrovnik Carnival Fest 2011, 5 weeks of fun steeped in foreign traditions and customs.
George Bernard Shaw described the city of Dubrovnik as being “the pearl of the Adriatic”, saying, “those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik”.
Croatia has fast become a favourite, and it’s easy to see why. Stunning coastline and views, fabulous food and the best Croatian accomodation.
In 1979, Dubrovnik’s historically and architecturally-inspiring Old Town became a UNESCO World Heritage site – need we say more?
To be honest any month of the year is a great time to visit the Croatian city of Dubrovnik, but it is perhaps best in February and early March when the Dubrovnik Carnival Festival is taking place. Transforming Dubrovnik from a quant and historical town into a cosmopolitan city of colour and flamboyance, a particularly memorable time to embark on an unforgettable journey to Croatia.
Since it began in 1972, this five-week carnival has been an integral part of the city. Its original traditions have been maintained over the centuries and the intense passion and vigour of how they are celebrated never dims or falters.
The event attracts thousands of people to flock to Dubrovnik’s streets and sees more than a thousand members from 20 different carnivals in six countries participate in the celebrations.
Commencing on February 4 2011 hundreds of performers, acrobats and entertainers, dressed in fantastically unique costumes will entertain the delighted crowds at Dubrovnik’s most significant locations, including the Old Town, Stradun, the Church of St Blaise and the Revelin Fortress.
During the five weeks, a series of secular exhibitions, concerts, presentations and theatrical performances will take place, dedicated to the patron saint of Dubrovnik.
The Dubrovnik Carnival Fest never fails to mesmerize and enchant visitors of all ages. If you are deliberating where to take your children this year so they can experience a touch of culture and witness foreign traditions and customs, then a trip to the Dubrovnik Carnival Fest will irrefutably answer all yearnings for children.
Let them experience unique cultures and traditions in one of the most enjoyable and memorable ways possible. Each Sunday throughout the Carnival, a children’s parade takes place, consisting of groups from the local schools dressed up and entertaining the growing throng of spectators.
On Sunday 5th March 2011 the closing ceremony will take place, with an awards ceremony and a masked party. The next day the Carnival is concluded by a performance by the winner of the festival in front of the Church of St Blaise.
For more information on this spectacular, unique and inspirational event visit the Carnival’s official website.