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Surva and Kukeri Festival Bulgaria Pernik
30 May

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE MASQUERADE GAMES

SURVA – KUKERI FESTIVAL In ancient Bulgaria, wearing masks was believed to provide protection from evil, ensure a successful harvest, and guarantee health and fertility for humans and farm animals. Many of these pagan rituals, which were later incorporated into Christianity, are still performed in eastern...

Bulgarian Embroidery – traditions, culture and food 1
3 Apr

BULGARIAN EMBROIDERY

Despite being a part of the Turkish Empire for more than 500 years, Bulgaria managed to keep much of its cultural heritage intact. Embroidery in particular, with its unique decorative compositions, allowed Bulgarians living in the areas within the then Turkish province to retain their...