Carnival Days „Murterske Bake“

Venice is maybe a first name that comes into mind when someone mentions carnival feasts, but Murter carnival is definitely at the same level with the world bigger and more popular carnival events when it comes to versatility, costume creativity and great fun. Carnival days have been organized for more than 130 years, which makes them one of the most important social events on Murter. The procession starts every Shrove Tuesday in Old Murter and goes toward Hramina. After all the masked groups are presented, a bill of indictment is being read to Krnjo, a paper doll, for of its wrongdoings of the previous year, following the verdict and incineration. Then follows the masquerade where the best masks are awarded.