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Kukeri in Drugan

Surva is a winter tradition typical of Central Western Bulgaria – Pernik, Breznik, Zemen, Radomir and the surrounding area. The ritual is on theUNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Photos: EPA/BGNES/VASSIL DONEV

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