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The town of Rakovski – a scene from the 20th edition of the mummers’ festival “Kukove”.  Photo: BTA



Zhrebchevo Dam near the town of Sliven. Even though only 35% of the dam’s capacity is full up to date, due to the unusually dry winter, institutions inform that the situation is far from worrying. Photo: BTA



The village of Ribnovo. One of the most revered rituals in the Muslim community is the traditional mass circumcision, when fathers take their sons on horseback to the place where the ceremonial act is performed.  Photo: Reuters


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