Bulgarian child. Kukeri little girl dancer with intricate costume at the traditional annual festival. Kukeri is a centuries-old tradition intended to chase evil spirits away and to invite good, held around early winter or midwinter.

Bulgarian child. Kukeri little girl dancer with intricate costume at the traditional annual festival. Kukeri is a centuries-old tradition intended to chase evil spirits away and to invite good, held around early winter or midwinter. Stock Photo
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Ognyan Yosifov / Alamy Stock Photo

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2HE7C19

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103.4 MB (3.9 MB Compressed download)

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7360 x 4912 px | 62.3 x 41.6 cm | 24.5 x 16.4 inches | 300dpi

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9 January 2022

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Sofia, Bulgaria, Eastern Europe, EU

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Kukeri dancers with intricate costumes, large bells and masks dancing at the traditional annual festival. Kukeri is a centuries-old tradition intended to chase evil spirits away and to invite good, held around early winter or midwinter. The participants wear oversized bells, embroidered costumes, and fantastical masks to participate in the winter ritual.