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Men wearing special outfits for the Kukeri celebration in Bulgaria in 1992.

“Kukeri Tradition”. Rila, Bulgaria – Ivo Danchev

Every winter, masked dancers, dressed up in goat skins perform pagan rituals. The masks allow the dancer to become a supernatural being and to enter the spirit world where he chases away the evil spirits of the old year and brings blessings and health to the new year. it is an ages-old tradition which is still well preserved around Bulgaria. There are more than 10,000 kukeri organized in small groups around Bulgaria. © Ivo Danchev

Kukeri (Bulgarian: кукери; singular: kuker, кукер) are elaborately costumed Bulgarian men, who perform traditional rituals intended to scare away evil spirits.

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The International Festival of Masquerade Games “Surva” in Pernik is the most authoritative in Bulgaria and Europe of traditional folk games and customs with masks.

The performers are known as kukeri. They dress in traditional costumes with terrifying faces to frighten evil spirits and ‘unclean forces’ and bring good luck.

The masks worn by the kukeri are typically made of wood, sometimes decorated with animal fur, beads, or embroideries.

The costumes are also made of animal fur, symbolising the connection between man and nature.

A set of heavy bells attached to a belt worn around the waist. The loud clanging sounds and monstrous faces are believed to frighten evil spirits.

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