Strumica, 2 March 2025 (MIA) - Festivities resumed on Sunday in Strumica with a Children's Carnival to mark the holiday of Prochka (Forgiveness Day) as part of the masked carnival celebrations in the town that started on February 26. 

Joined by teachers and parents and masked as their favourite cartoon characters, children from several local preschools and elementary schools performed songs and dances calling for peace, love, understanding and a happy childhood.

Due to the rainy weather, this year's Children's Carnival was moved indoors near the Strumica town square. 

Strumica carnival celebrations continue on Monday, when organizers will announce the best masks from the carnival parade held on Saturday night. The day's festivities include the customary cooking and eating white bean soup at the town square, as well as an exhibition of caricatures and aphorisms.

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