Bulgaria Yambol. 16th Dec, 2013. Pupils from a Strandja mountain village keep alive a Bulgarian Christmas song which is deeply rooted in folklore tradition. Credit: Clifford Norton/Alamy Live News
Bulgaria Yambol. 16th Dec, 2013. Pupils from a Strandja mountain village keep alive a Bulgarian Christmas song which is deeply rooted in folklore tradition, Children from the local kinder-garden walked from house to house wishing health, productivity and good crops to the inhabitants dressed in traditional costume and carrying a traditional round blessing bread. The tradition is said to protect against evil spirits and koledari singers are rewarded with food in return for their services. © Clifford Norton/Alamy Live News
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Location: Malomirovo Strandja mountains Bulgaria Eastern Europe
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