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Pust: An ancient festival to chase away winter

In Slovenia, the ancient Pust festival happens before Easter to mark the end of winter. Locals wear masks and costumes to chase away winter and celebrate the coming of spring. Stunning images of the festival captured by the photographer, Ciril Jazbec, offers a glimpse into a ritual that has great significance for the community.

Produced and edited by Camelia Sadeghzadeh

Camera: Ciril Jazbec & Jan Jenko