Turia, Bulgaria, 9 March 2019. Masquerade ritual Kukeri to expel evil. People from the village wear big bells and terrible costumes.

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Turia, Bulgaria, 9 March 2019. Masquerade ritual Kukeri to expel evil. People from the village wear big bells and terrible costumes. They're called Kukeri. Noisy go round village.

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Location: Turia, Bulgaria, Balkan Peninsula
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