The festival is rooted in the traditions of the (a South Slavic ethnic group) and has two main origin stories:
"Busójárás.zip" likely refers to a compressed archive of media related to , a six-day Hungarian carnival held annually in Mohács to "scare away" winter . Inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list , this festival features the Busós —men in frightening wooden masks and woolly sheepskin cloaks who parade through the streets with cowbells and rattles. The Legend and Purpose busojaras.zip
According to legend, locals wore these masks to terrify Ottoman occupiers during the 17th century, tricking them into thinking they were being attacked by demons. Key Traditions of the Carnival The festival is rooted in the traditions of
The fearsome masks and loud noises are symbols intended to drive away the cold and welcome spring and fertility. Key Traditions of the Carnival The fearsome masks