The "Kukeri" festival in Bulgaria. :A fantastic harmony of rare colours and dancing rhythms, with strange music and unusual noises go to make up the traditional "Kuleri" carnival, in the village of Turia, near the town of kasanlak, in the stars zagora district of Bulgaria, which attracts people from all parts of the country. The "Kukeri" are mummers whose dancing is one of the most ancient Bulgarian costumes. It has remained from the heathen times and still can be seen in early spring in some parts of Bulgarian customs. It has remained is one of the most ancient and still can be seen in early spring in some parts of Bulgaria. The "Kukeri" carnivals were devoted to the awakening sprig and the chief maskers were considered bearers of richness and fertility, of joy and happiness. The festival begins in early morning. The living symbols of the good, of love for labour and life parade in the streets. With their huge masks and coloured clo0thes, and the constant sound of bells and cow-bells,. the "Kukeri" depict the struggle against the evil, the chasing of evil ghosts in order to preserve the fertility and the joy of the people,m In the festival "Kukleri" from 3 to 60 years of age, took part, and for the first time participated as "Kukeri" several girls and women. Photo Shows Part of the onlookers at the festival. In the front row are the oldest inhabitants if the village.
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