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Motorcycle season opens in Sofia with procession in central streets

Photo: BGNES (archive)

Motorcycle lovers held their traditional 18th procession through the streets of Sofia. The event, which brought together over 10,000 people, was organized with the assistance of the Sofia Municipality and Sofia traffic authorities. 

Spectators watched a variety of motorcycle tricks, drag races, as well as unique vintage and racing models. 

Before the start of the procession, the bikers prayed for the blessing of a friend. "We have such a custom, at the beginning of the season and not only, we pray to God for protection, for blessing, for health", noted to BNT Danail Georgiev - president of "Hristyanska motorcycle association".



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