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Organisers are expecting more than 100,000 visitors during the entire carnival season.

Another Slovenian carnival town, Cerkno, will hold the 63rd traditional Laufarija carnival, famous for its "runners" costumes.

The traditions stem from pagan times and reflect local heritage. In the 14th century, the merrymaking started taking place during Christian period of preparations ahead of Lent.