International Festival of Masquerade Games Surva in town Pernik, Bulgaria

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Pernik, Bulgaria - January 28, 2018: Unidentified man in traditional Kukeri costume are seen at the International Festival of Masquerade Games Surva in town Pernik, Bulgaria. In ancient times the old Thracians held the Kukeri Ritual Games in honour of god Dionysus - known as a god of wine and ecstasy.

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Location: Pernik Center, Pernik, Bulgaria
Photo credit: © GeorgiD / Alamy / Afripics
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