In the small village of Nedvezi, its 200-odd inhabitants look forward to one event in the year's festive calendar more than any other: their children's carnival. It is as much an opportunity to show off the elaborate, colourful costumes proud mothers make for their kids, as it is for the menfolk to get together and socialise, preferably at the bar. As the afternoon and evening progress, the programme, music, dancing and chatter turn into a blur as we collectively toast to eternal friendship, the best event of the year, another round of shots and back to eternal friendship again.
As part of my second book project, I am very keen to participate and see local traditions, get to know the people and hear their stories, joys and worries in life - it helps me to understand and hopefully, produce a body of work that reflects those lifestyles in these times of change and uncertainty.
From my hazy memory of that particular evening, the locals' hospitality was humbling, the alcohol strong and plentiful, and the pictures, ah well, see for yourselves.
View the full set of the Childrens Carnival
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