KALOFER-Bulgarians sing and round dance in the river of Tundzha, as they celebrate Epiphany day-Bulgaria, 6, Jan, 2011

Date: 06.01.11/16:14

Стотици мъже се включиха в традиционното мъжко хоро в ледените води на река Тунджа в Калофер на Богоявление. За уникалният ритуал единствен в света мъжете се потготвят през цалата нощ на предишният ден. Bulgarians sing and round dance in the river of Tundzha, as they celebrate Epiphany day in the town of Kalofer, Jan. 06, 2011 . The Eastern Orthodox priests throw a cross in the river and the men take it out. It is believed that those who dance in the river will be healthy throughout the year. Photo by: Milena Hristova /Impact Press Group/

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