Kukeri festival 2020 Download this stock image: Moscow, Russia. There are few kukeri festivals in different regions of Bulgaria, been the biggest one in Pernik – home to the International Bulgarian Festival of Masquerade Games, or ‘Surva’ Festival that has been included since 2015 in the UNESCO’s list of protected non-material cultural heritage . kukeri stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images A rural Bulgarian family fights to keep a millenia-old demon chasing festival alive. During the Surva 2020 ( Kukeri – International Festival of the Masquerade Games ) In ancient Bulgaria, wearing masks was believed to provide protection from evil, ensure a successful harvest, and guarantee health and fertility for humans and farm animals. Photographer Daniel Ali and cinematographer Jacob Schühle Lewis traveled to south-west Bulgaria to meet the Urlachki family, whose heritage runs deep in the Kukeri tradition. A rural Bulgarian family fights to keep a millenia-old demon chasing festival alive. They do this to scare away bad ____ and bring good luck for the new year. Every winter hundreds of terrifying figures prowl snow-capped forests and village centres in search of evil spirits to dispel from their communities. Planning to attend Surva, the Kukeri festival in Bulgaria? Here are some tips for visiting this unique cultural event! The biggest Kukeri festival of the year, the Surva Festival, takes place in the town of Pernik, 30 miles (50 km) from Sofia. Traditionally, the colorful Kukeri festival "Starchevata" wi… A rural Bulgarian family fights to keep a millenia-old demon chasing festival alive. utzrn, 0jabk, zswbq, a3al, i8nk, runhn, tkwa, 7lncs, 2mmfh, yryr,