Slovenian carnival to mark the end of winter
A boy dressed in sheep skin stands between his mother and father as they observe festivities during the annual carnival, held to mark the end of winter, in Litija, Slovenia, Jan 7, 2013. During the carnival, people dress up as the "Kurent", a fluffy but demon-like creature that banishes the winter and heralds the arrival of spring with loud noise and dancing. [Photo/Agencies] |
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