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KUKERI
are rural winter parades in Bulgaria with villagers dressed in fantastic costumes and draped with numerous bells, who walk from house to house to attract blessings and good harvest and drive away evil spirits. They originated in pre-Christian fertility rituals of our ancestors who paid homage to nature spirits. Although originally widespread throughout Europe, only in Bulgaria has this tradition been preserved in such vibrancy and diversity. The psychedelic masks and decorations are a testimony of authentic folk art, which roots in nature cults and a primordial creativity inherent in every human being.
KUKERI
sind ländliche Winterumzüge in Bulgarien, bei denen Dorfbewohner in fantastische Kostüme verkleidet und mit zahlreichen Glocken behangen, von Haus zu Haus laufen, um Segen und gute Ernte anzulocken und böse Geister zu vertreiben. Sie basieren auf vorchristlichen Fruchtbarkeitsritualen, bei denen unsere Vorfahren den Naturgeistern huldigten. Obwohl ursprünglich überall in Europa verbreitet, ist diese Tradition nur in Bulgarien in so einer Lebendigkeit und Vielfalt erhalten geblieben. Die psychedelisch wirkenden Masken und Verzierungen sind das Zeugnis einer authentischen Volkskunst, die ihren Ursprung in Naturkulten und einer, jedem Menschen innewohnenden, urtümlichen Kreativität hat.
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Sadovik village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Sadovik village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Sadovik village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Sadovik village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Divotino village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Dolna Sekirna village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Dolna Sekirna village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Razlog village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Glushnik village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Glushnik village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Glushnik village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Glushnik village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Glushnik village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Glushnik village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Voynyagovo village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Voynyagovo village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Ivailovgrad village
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![Kukeri - Portraits of traditional folk art costumes and masks from Bulgaria created for pagan winter rituals and festivals to chase away evil spirits and bring fertility and abundance to the villages.]()
Kukeri costume from Hadzhi Dimitrovo village
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