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Costumed people, a so-called “Kuker” mask dancer, perform a traditional dance during carnival celebrations of Surva in the village of Elovdol, Bulgaria, 13 January 2025. In ancient times, the old Thracians held the Kukeri Ritual Games in honor of god Dionysus - known as a god of wine and ecstasy. Among the Kukeri (singular: kuker) dancers' are many characters, including Dionysus and his satyrs as well as others from deep history such as the tsar, harachari, plyuvkachi, startzi, and pesyatzi. (Photo by Vassil Donev/EPA/EFE)
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