Lighting the fire
Lighting the fire
It isn't a cross burning - but a kind of scare crow figure representing winter.
The Busojaras Festival, Hungary, Mohács Usually the town of Mohács is a sleepy place, on the banks of the Danube in the south western corner of Hungary. An hour away from Pécs by bus or train. Every late February or early March this changes, the Busó's come out to play. Thousands of visitors join in the celebrations, and the town is a crowded party place, hot wine consumed by the barrel load, and everyone having a good time. The Busójárás festival celebrates the last day before the start of lent (Mardi Gras), and the end of winter in one go. A [View Full Entry]

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A Buso
Traditional Dancing
Buso Closer