Farsang, the Hungarian equivalent of the carnival season, stretches from January 6th until February 14th this year. In Hungary, the main farsang event undoubtedly is the Busójárás, which UNESCO recognises as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. In the southern city of Mohács, men run around in scary wooden masks with big teeth and horns, dressed in furry sheep's skin, making loud noises to scare winter away. If you are curious to experience this unique tradition, you can hop on a direct bus ('Búsó-expressz') on February 10th or 11th, leaving from Népliget bus station at 7:05 am and 9:05 am. Plan your journey here.

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