She is one of the folklore dancers from one of the participating Bulgarian folk dance groups. Taken at the opening of the festival ;)
"Surva" is an International Festival of the Masquerade Games, annually held in Pernik, close to the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia.
The colorful and spectacular folklore Balkan and Bulgarian traditions with performers known as Kukeri and Survakari are represented at this glorious winter event. With thousands of participants, the joy and fun are guaranteed ;)
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