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Surva festival enters UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

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The UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage which holds its sitting in Namibia included the Bulgarian folklore festival Surva in the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Surva is an ancient pagan ritual where people chase away evil spirits. The festivities related to Surva are held in January, where fans of this traditional feast mark the beginning of the New Year with music and dances. 




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