11th Annual Macedonian Old-New Year's Masquerade Celebration – “Vasilica”

The United Macedonian Diaspora & His Excellency Dr. Vasko Naumovski Ambassador of Macedonia to the United States Invite you to join our 11th Annual Macedonian Old-New Year's Masquerade Celebration – “Vasilica” Vasilica is a centuries-old Macedonian holiday that commemorates both, the feast day of St. Basil the Great and the New Year’s Day according to the Julian calendar. For the past 1,400 years, during this holiday, the village of Vevcani, in Macedonia holds the vibrant Vevcani Carnival - the most famous village festivals in the Balkans. People from all over Macedonia and the region come to Vevcani wearing festive costumes and masks and dance throughout the two-day event. Saturday, January 16, 2016 7:30 – 11:00 p.m. Embassy of Macedonia 2129 Wyoming Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Donation is $50 per person, which includes full Macedonian traditional dinner, buffet style, Macedonian wine and local brandy called “rakija,” and of course plenty of dancing. For tickets, please click here: https://act.myngp.com/Forms/-7978840822063429632 Dress code: We encourage you to wear your masks and/or costumes. See pictures from last year’s event: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153257285678888.1073742211.309015748887&type=3 Please don’t wait till the last minute! We sold out last year and no tickets will be sold at the door this time. Join us for this festive 11th Annual Celebration. See you soon! Any questions? Contact: (202) 350-9798 or events@umdiaspora.org Proceeds will benefit UMD's scholarship and internship programs.