Vevčani Carnival

Title: Vevčani Carnival

Author: ReadLab

Year: 2025

Type of Resource: Best practice

Copyright: © CultMed Project, 2025. This work is openly licensed via CC BY 4.0

Short Description:
The Vevčani Carnival best practice report highlights one of Europe’s oldest living cultural traditions, the Vevčani Carnival, celebrated annually in North Macedonia. With a history spanning over 1,400 years, the Carnival embodies satire, ritual, and community spirit. This best practice report outlines the Carnival’s key focus on intangible heritage preservation, local economic development, and community-led sustainability. It showcases how grassroots involvement, youth engagement, and environmental consciousness are embedded into every aspect of the event. The report also explores the Carnival’s transferability, social and cultural impact, and potential for EU-funded collaborations and international recognition.

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