Mummer's Festival In Pernik - The Procession of The Magical Masks

Mummer's Festival In Pernik - The Procession of The Magical Masks
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Mummer's Festival In Pernik - The Procession of The Magical Masks
hese diabolical creatures, jumping like mad and shaking their bodies in some ritual dances. place in Pernik each year in January.The event gathers mummers from all over the country since 1966. resents the masquerade traditions in the different folklore regions and keeps them alive. Bulgaria the mummers are called Kukeri, Survakari, Babugeri and Dzhamilari. Cities accepted the town of Pernik as its full member. Bulgaria.About 40 foreign groups from 13 countries like Macedonia, Ireland, Slovenia and even from India took part in the festival this year. Bulgarian masquerade traditions and customs were presented by 90 ensembles from all over the country.On Saturday morning, January 26th, my friends and I went to Pernik, to visit the famous festival. masks, dressed in goat furs were dancing and jumping around us. Bulgaria presented the rituals, tradition, songs, dances and costumes of their native region on the central square. resentation of the cultural variety in Bulgaria and abroad. ensembles, watching their mask, costumes, dances and steps.Probably some people will find that the mummers' games are non exquisite and even barbarian but they have to be rude and primary. essed like women, with young dogs, goats, pigs and fowls in their laps. seemed to be possessed by some spirit, but the truth is that the domestic wine is a faithful companion of these masquerade traditions. Serbia and Ireland, but they looked more civilized and quiet compared to our wild and mad Kukeri and Survakari. Bulgaria date back from the ancient times. masks and bells, so that the crops for the next year will be rich. masks are made by the participants themselves.Unfortunately I'm not an expert in the field of the masquerade games and I can't tell you what exactly they represented. place next year too and I'm sure it will host more ensembles and groups. Masks&id=970156>.APA Style Citation: Hristov Georgiev, Georgi. Masks&id=970156Chicago Style Citation: Hristov Georgiev, Georgi.