Overview of the Event
The Nikola ฤurkoviฤ Cultural Center (KC) in Kotor has announced the schedule for the traditional winter carnival festivities. These events, rich in diversity and entertainment, are set to take place from February 3rd to February 25th. The KC is organizing the carnival with support from the Kotor Tourist Organization (TO).
Grand Opening and Key Events
Opening Ceremony
The festivities will kick off with a grand opening on Saturday at 14:00 in Prฤanj, including the ceremonial raising of the carnival flag. This will be followed by the Prฤanj Carnival and a children’s masquerade, organized by the NGO “Bope” and the local community of Prฤanj.
Evening Performances
Adi ล oลกe is slated to perform on the city waterfront at 20:00 on the opening day, as part of the Kotor Winter Festivities or Kotor Winter Fest, in collaboration with KC.
Special Carnival Events
Prฤanj “Paลกticada” and Musical Entertainment
The carnival days will be marked by two notable events: the Prฤanj “Paลกticada” at the Dom slobode on February 10 at 19:00, followed by an evening concert by Stela Rado at the Kotor waterfront.
Carnival Noodle Competition
A Carnival Noodle Competition is scheduled at the Kamelija Shopping Center on February 16 at 19:00.
Children’s Masquerade and Black and White Reduta
In partnership with the Kamelija Shopping Center, a Children’s Masquerade will begin on February 17 at 17:30. The evening will conclude with the “Black and White Reduta” at the Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort.
Grand Masquerade Event
A grand masquerade is set for Friday, February 23, at 21:00 at the Vukลกiฤ Business Center.
Carnival Finale
Grand Carnival Parade and Concerts
The festivities will culminate on Sunday, February 25, with a grand carnival parade, a mock trial and burning of the carnival figure, and concerts by local bands Vis Tetra and Toฤ. The day will also feature a performance by Crvena Jabuka at the Arms Square.
Publication of “Karampana”
The humorous-satirical newspaper “Karampana” will be published on carnival day. Contributions for the newspaper can be submitted at the Stone Kiosk in front of the main city gates.
Call for Carnival Participation
The organizing committee encourages all interested carnival groups and individuals to apply for financial assistance for mask creation. Applicants should provide the following details: name of the carnival group or individual, mask name, number of group members, mask description, bank account number, and contact phone of the responsible person.
Financial Assistance for Masks
Group masks will receive up to 400 euros in assistance (for groups with 6 or more members), and individual masks will be allocated 40 euros per person.
Submission of Applications
Applications can be submitted at the Cultural Center offices every working day from 09:00-14:00 or via email at kult.c.kotor@hotmail.com.
