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The Viškovo municipality is home to a unique tradition – the annual carnival procession of the Halubje bell ringers. Together with other bell-ringer groups from the Kastav Region (Kastavština), it has been included on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The House of the Halubje Bell Ringers is the base of these renowned guardians of tradition and carnival customs of Viškovo, and a place dedicated to preserving this rich centuries-old heritage.
A true little adventure is waiting for you at the House of the Halubje Bell Ringers! Explore the interactive museum, take a walk through the sculpture park, relax in the restaurant with local specialties, and let the youngest visitors enjoy themselves at the children’s playground.
A perfect destination for a family outing, outdoor fun, and exploration the world of the Halubje bell ringers – for both young and old alike!
The Halubje bell ringers are guardians of Halubje’s age-old tradition. They are known for their scarry masks, sheepskin costumes, and the ringing of bells that reverberate through carnival processions. Their mission? To chase away winter and evil forces – with plenty of noise, dance, and passion! This living tradition has been recognized and protected by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The bell ringers are active during the carnival season (January – February), when they visit villages across Kastavština and Halubje, cherishing old customs and bringing the community together. Today, the Association gathers more than 300 adult members and 170 children, known as the “Mići Zvončari” (Little Bell Ringers), who proudly continue this unique tradition.
