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Busó Carnival

in Mohács

Busó Carnival is the tradition of the Sokci of Mohács, which their feet. However, the most important thing that makes a
is well-known even in distant lands. The time of the Busó “busó” is the mask carved from willow, painted traditionally

Carnival is determined by the first full moon after the spring with animal blood, which also has a sheepskin hood.

solstice, and is held before the beginning of the fasting The outstanding parts of the cultural programme that lasts
period before Easter. Busó Carnival is part of the winter- for nearly a week are the landing, the costume procession,

farewell, spring-greeting, protecting, and fertility-increasing and the floating of the coffin. During the landing, the Busós
festivals, which can also be found in the folklore beliefs of cross the river in their boats. Th en the costumed Busós pro-
other places. It is similar to the carnivals of Rio and Venice, ceed from Kóló square to the main square. When it is dark,

as well as the traditions of some African nations. Th e fi rst re- and the winter-farewell coffin has been floated, the gath-

cords on the appearance of the folk tradition were recorded ered people “burn the winter” with a bonfire, and do circle

at the end of the 18th century. The costume of the Busós dances on the main square. The Busó Carnival of Mohács is

a Hungaricum and was added to the UNESCO list as part
was the same as it is today: a short fur coat with the fur-side a Hungaricum and was added to the UNESCO list as part
was the same as it is today: a short fur coat with the fur side
ed with straw, over which fancy co-
g
turned out, trousers stuff

turned out, trousers stuffed with straw, over which fancy co- of the Spiritual Cultural Heritage of mankind.
of the Spiritual Cultural Heritage of mankind.
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