Youngster with especially decorated branches called "Survakane." and her treat for chanting for good luck, health and wealth.
Bulgaria Yambol Jan 1st 2014: On New Year's Day children around Bulgaria go from door to door with especially decorated branches "Survakane." Useing the branches to tap on the back of house owners chanting wishes for good luck, health and wealth. The hosts hands out sweets to the children, small gifts or small amounts of money in exchange for the good blessing which is chanted Sourva, sourva, the year, merry and prosperous year! Lots of wheat in the field, red apples in the orchard, Gold coin in the cupboard, large grapes on the vine, Hives full of honey, young chickens everywhere! May you be alive and healthy this year and forever!" Culture and tradition of Bulgaria date back to more than 1300 years. © Clifford Norton/Alamy Live News
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Location: Malomirovo Strandja mountains Bulgaria Eastern Europe
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