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'''Cleveland Kurentovanje''' is a Sloveniann-rooted festival celebrating the end of winter and the beginning of spring, which takes place annually in [[Cleveland]], [[Ohio]], [[USA]], the weekend before [[Ash Wednesday]]. Mirroring [[Kurentovanje]] in [[Slovenia]], the celebration is best known for its costumed Kurentstall—furry creatures with carnival masks, sheepskin hats, and cowbells. Folklore describes beasts waking up from their hibernation each year to send away winter’s chill.<ref>https://www.ohiomagazine.com/ohio-life/article/cleveland-kurentovanje</ref>
'''Cleveland Kurentovanje''' (pronounced koo-rehn-toh-VAHN-yeh) is a Slovenian-American festival celebrating the end of winter and the beginning of spring, taking place annually the weekend before [[Ash Wednesday]], in [[Cleveland]], [[Ohio]], mirroring [[Kurentovanje]] in [[Slovenia]].


The celebration is best known for its costumed Kurents (or Kurenti) — furry creatures with carnival masks, sheepskin hats, and cowbells. Folklore describes the beasts waking up from hibernation each year to send away winter’s chill.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ohiomagazine.com/ohio-life/article/cleveland-kurentovanje|title=Cleveland Kurentovanje|website=www.ohiomagazine.com}}</ref> The city of [[Ptuj]], where many Clevelanders have roots, is the epicenter for the Kurentovanje festival in Slovenia.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/life-and-culture/j66j-2020/02/77380591285830/kurentovanje-2020-slovenian-mardi-gras-festival-to-scare-away-winter-with-parties-parade.html |title=Kurentovanje 2020: Slovenian Mardi Gras festival to scare away winter with parties, parade|website=cleveland.com|language=en-US|access-date=2021-05-20}}</ref>
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The annual celebration is centered around [[St. Vitus's Church, Cleveland|St. Vitus Church]], the [[St. Clair–Superior]] neighborhood, near Cleveland's ''Slovenian National Home'' and ''Slovenian Museum and Archives''.<ref>https://www.slovenianmuseum.org</ref> [[Greater Cleveland]] contains the most [[Slovene Americans]] in the [[United States]].<ref>https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2010/06/in_a_world_cup_match_proud_slo.html</ref>


==Festivities==
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Due to [[COVID-19]], the 2021 celebration was held entirely online.<ref>https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/02/cleveland-kurentovanje-goes-virtual-for-2021.html</ref>

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The annual celebration is centered around the [[St. Clair–Superior]] neighborhood, which includes [[St. Vitus's Church, Cleveland|St. Vitus Church]], Cleveland ''Slovenian National Home'', and ''Slovenian Museum and Archives''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slovenianmuseum.org/|title=Slovenian Museum And Archives - Home|website=Slovenian Museum & Archives}}</ref>

The celebration begins with the "Kurent Jump," when the Kurents emerge from hibernation alongside the bonfire, music, and dance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.clevelandkurentovanje.com/2021-schedule-1/2021/2/12/kurent-jump-livestream|title=Kurent Jump Livestream|website=Cleveland Kurentovanje}}</ref> Spectators line the streets as the parade route begins at [[St. Martin de Porres High School (Cleveland)|Saint Martin de Porres High School]] on East 62nd and Lausche Avenue, and proceeds down [[St. Clair Avenue]], ending at the Slovenian National Home. Much of the festival itself is celebrated at the end of the parade route.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slovenianhome.com/|title=Slovenian National Home &#124; Hall Rentals &#124; Cleveland, Ohio|website=Slovenian Home}}</ref>

Common foods include kremšnite, Slovenian smoked sausage, sauerkraut and pierogies. Common drinks include local beer made from Styrian and Slovenian hops, and [[slivovitz]] liquor.<ref name="auto"/>

==History==

[[Greater Cleveland]] contains the most [[Slovene Americans]] in the United States.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2010/06/in_a_world_cup_match_proud_slo.html |title=In a World Cup match, proud Slovenian Americans see more than a futbol game|website=cleveland.com|language=en-US|access-date=2021-05-20}}</ref> So much population exists, [[Downtown Cleveland]] is home to a [[consulate]] for Slovenia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/business/2013/11/slovenia_tells_cleveland_its_o.html |title=Slovenia tells Cleveland it's open for business|website=cleveland.com|language=en-US|access-date=2021-05-20}}</ref> The first Cleveland Kurentovanje parade and festival began in 2013.

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Due to [[COVID-19]], the 2021 celebration was held entirely online.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/02/cleveland-kurentovanje-goes-virtual-for-2021.html|title=Cleveland Kurentovanje goes virtual for 2021|website=cleveland.com|language=en-US|access-date=2021-05-20}}</ref>


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Revision as of 05:06, 16 March 2023

Cleveland Kurentovanje
Slovenian Kurentovanje kurenti in Cleveland at the Slovenian National Home.
Statusactive
Genrefestivals
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Cleveland
CountryUnited States
Years active10–11
Inaugurated2013 (2013)
Websitewww.clevelandkurentovanje.com

Cleveland Kurentovanje (pronounced koo-rehn-toh-VAHN-yeh) is a Slovenian-American festival celebrating the end of winter and the beginning of spring, taking place annually the weekend before Ash Wednesday, in Cleveland, Ohio, mirroring Kurentovanje in Slovenia.

The celebration is best known for its costumed Kurents (or Kurenti) — furry creatures with carnival masks, sheepskin hats, and cowbells. Folklore describes the beasts waking up from hibernation each year to send away winter’s chill.[1] The city of Ptuj, where many Clevelanders have roots, is the epicenter for the Kurentovanje festival in Slovenia.[2]

Festivities

The annual celebration is centered around the St. Clair–Superior neighborhood, which includes St. Vitus Church, Cleveland Slovenian National Home, and Slovenian Museum and Archives.[3]

The celebration begins with the "Kurent Jump," when the Kurents emerge from hibernation alongside the bonfire, music, and dance.[4] Spectators line the streets as the parade route begins at Saint Martin de Porres High School on East 62nd and Lausche Avenue, and proceeds down St. Clair Avenue, ending at the Slovenian National Home. Much of the festival itself is celebrated at the end of the parade route.[5]

Common foods include kremšnite, Slovenian smoked sausage, sauerkraut and pierogies. Common drinks include local beer made from Styrian and Slovenian hops, and slivovitz liquor.[2]

History

Greater Cleveland contains the most Slovene Americans in the United States.[6] So much population exists, Downtown Cleveland is home to a consulate for Slovenia.[7] The first Cleveland Kurentovanje parade and festival began in 2013.

Due to COVID-19, the 2021 celebration was held entirely online.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Cleveland Kurentovanje". www.ohiomagazine.com.
  2. ^ a b "Kurentovanje 2020: Slovenian Mardi Gras festival to scare away winter with parties, parade". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  3. ^ "Slovenian Museum And Archives - Home". Slovenian Museum & Archives.
  4. ^ "Kurent Jump Livestream". Cleveland Kurentovanje.
  5. ^ "Slovenian National Home | Hall Rentals | Cleveland, Ohio". Slovenian Home.
  6. ^ "In a World Cup match, proud Slovenian Americans see more than a futbol game". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  7. ^ "Slovenia tells Cleveland it's open for business". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  8. ^ "Cleveland Kurentovanje goes virtual for 2021". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
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