Picturesque Kukeri Costumes At Varna City Carnival Bulgaria Editorial Photo

Kukeri are elaborately costumed Bulgarian men, who perform traditional rituals intended to scare away evil spirits. The costumes cover most of the body and include decorated wooden masks of animals sometimes double-faced and large bells attached to the belt. Around New Year and before Lent, the kukeri walk and dance through villages to scare away evil spirits with their costumes and the sound of their bells. They are also believed to provide a good harvest, health, and happiness to the village during the year.,Varna,Bulgaria,28 April 2018