Shrovetide custom in Cerkno
Element in the Register of the intangible cultural heritage:
Date of inscription:
09/02/2012
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The Laufarija (from the German laufen, to run) is a Shrovetide carnival event in the town of Cerkno, involving figures known as laufarji with characteristic wooden masks. It includes carolling, a Sunday parade through the streets and the reading of the indictment of Shrovetide, as well as searching for a wooden mallet and the execution of Shrovetide on Tuesday.
The bearer of the element of the intangible cultural heritage is the Laufarija Cerkno Association.
The Shrovetide custom in Cerkno has been declared a living masterpiece of national significance.