Kopsudel

Kopsudel is a traditional Drava valley carnival in charge of raising funds to provide assistance to poor families in the region. Originating in the city of Prebold of Slovenia, the carnival involves costumed groups and folk dances. The initiative is based on the communal activities of the carnival dancers, with the dancers visiting the nearby villages, presenting folk dances, singing, and in return, expecting to be rewarded with money, food, and wine.

These rewards are meant to be collected by the carnival dancers in the large wooden sadek which is decorated with flowers and is an essential part of the carnival procession. Before the event, the carnival dancers practice and prepare an exhibition of traditional folk dances, singing, and instrumental performances, which they then display on the streets of the village. The money collected is allocated to fund its main objectives: purchase of clothing, shoes and other essential items for the children in need. Local contributions in the form of cattle and food products especially aid in fundraising.