A Bulgarian child wears a scary mask as he participates in the Kukeri Carnival in Batanovtsi, Bulgaria late Monday night. The Kukeri Carnival, which marks the beginning of spring, is a ritual intended to ward off evil spirits and bring hope for a good harvest.
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A Bulgarian carries a scary mask as he performs a Kukeri ritual in the village of Bogdanov Dol, some 35 km ( 22 miles) south of the capital Sofia, on…
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Disguised revelers named “Kukeri” hold torches as they take part in the Kukeri Carnival in the village of Batanovci, on January 13, 2014. The Kukeri Carnival is a festival which…
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Disguised revelers named “Kukeri” hold torches as they take part in the Kukeri Carnival in the village of Batanovci, on January 13, 2014. The Kukeri Carnival is a festival which…
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TOPSHOTS Bulgarian dancers named “Kukeri” hold torches as they perform a ritual dance during the Kukeri Carnival in the village of Batanovci, western Bulgaria, on January 13, 2013. The Kukeri…
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Disguised revelers hold torches as they take part in the Kukeri Carnival in the village of Batanovci, on January 13, 2014. The Kukeri Carnival is a festival which marks the…
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Disguised revelers named “Kukeri” hold torches as they take part in the Kukeri Carnival in the village of Batanovci, on January 13, 2014. The Kukeri Carnival is a festival which…
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A Bulgarian wears a scary mask as he performs a Kukeri ritual near a bonfire in the town of Batanovtsi, some 35 km ( 22 miles) south of the capital…
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Bulgarian wears a scary mask as he performs a Kukeri ritual near a bonfire in the town of Batanovtsi, some 35 km ( 22 miles) south of the capital Sofia,…
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A Bulgarian carries a torch as she performs a Kukeri ritual near a bonfire in the town of Batanovtsi, some 35 km ( 22 miles) south fofthe capital Sofia, late…
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Disguised revelers named “Kukeri”set ablaze a bonfire as they take part in the Kukeri Carnival in the village of Batanovci, on January 13, 2014. The Kukeri Carnival is a festival…
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Disguised revelers stand around a bonfire as they take part in the Kukeri Carnival in the village of Batanovci, on January 13, 2014. The Kukeri Carnival is a festival which…
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Bulgarians carry bells on their waists as they dance around a bonfire during their “Kukeri” ritual in the town of Batanovtsi, some 35 km ( 22 miles) south from the…
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Bulgarian carries bells on his waist as he performs a Kukeri ritual in the town of Batanovtsi, some 35 km ( 22 miles) south from the capital Sofia, on late…
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A Bulgarian carries bells on his waist as he performs a Kukeri ritual near a bonfire in the town of Batanovtsi, some 35 km ( 22 miles) south of the…
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Bulgarians dance around a bonfire as they perform a Kukeri ritual in the village of Bogdanov Dol, some 35 km ( 22 miles) south from the capital Sofia, late Monday,…
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A disguised reveler stands by a bonfire as he takes part in the Kukeri Carnival in the village of Batanovci, on January 13, 2014. The Kukeri Carnival is a festival…
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A Bulgarian performs a Kukeri ritual near a bonfire in the town of Batanovtsi, some 35 km ( 22 miles) south fofthe capital Sofia, late Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. Kukeri…
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Disguised revelers named “Kukeri” dance around a bonfire as they take part in the Kukeri Carnival in the village of Batanovci, on January 13, 2014. The Kukeri Carnival is a…
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