Hlinecko carnival

• Location: Hlinsko and surrounding villages, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Final days before Lent, typically culminating on Shrove Tuesday

• Duration: ~3–4 days

• Attendance: Primarily local communities and cultural visitors

• Venue: Village streets and homes in the Hlinecko region

• Organizer: Local communities with support from cultural heritage institutions

• Established: Documented since the 18th century; UNESCO-listed since 2010

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for participants in traditional masked processions

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes