Carneval of Busojaras

• Location: Mohács, Hungary

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: February (culminates on Shrove Tuesday; lasts ~6 days)

• Duration: ~1 week of core events

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of local and international attendees

• Venue: Streets and squares of Mohács

• Organizer: Municipality of Mohács and local cultural organizations

• Established: Rooted in Slavic and Hungarian pagan rituals; officially organized since the 19th century

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High (notably the masked “Busós” who chase away winter)

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for Busó participants; visitors may wear festive attire

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes