Carneval of Shkoder

• Location: Shkodër, Albania

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: February or March (around the time of Lent)

• Duration: 1–2 days

• Attendance: Several thousand locals and regional visitors

• Venue: City center streets and public squares

• Organizer: Municipality of Shkodër and local cultural associations

• Established: 19th century with Venetian influence; revived in recent decades

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Moderate (features traditional masks and themes, but lighter in political tone)

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but encouraged

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes