The Kukeri Still Dance Evil Spirits Away in Bulgarian Villages

[alfreda89]

They have done it for centuries. Their costumes are traditional, and look as if they may vary slightly between villages. Children through elders can participate. Some villages look like they are all men dancing, while others welcome girls, or may have had women dancers all along.

They take their charge seriously. It is an act of faith, and I think community.

I hope they continue to dance away evil spirits from their neighbors.

Kukeri Dancing

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[alfreda89]

Still another village design for Kukeri, this time in mountains.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKVyhs6ahrA


Note--this is a Mummer video, and in I believe Bulgarian. There is not a dub, transcript, CC, or subtitles. If someone happens upon this post and speaks Bulgarian, and this was a Rick-Roll and I would not want it up here?

I would appreciate your mentioning it so I can delete it. Thanks.