Surva Carnival at Pernik
Сурва
Annual International Festival of Masquerade Games in Pernik, Bulgaria, featuring Kukeri dancers to drive out evil spirits.

📜 Ancient festival in Pernik, Bulgaria, known for its masked Kukeri dancers.
🔍 Annual International Festival of Masquerade Games with Thracian roots.
👹 Features masked Kukeri dancers performing ancient rituals.

Why Go

✨ Witness Bulgaria's largest display of Kukeri dancers🎉 Experience vibrant, noisy carnival atmosphere🎭 See unique handmade masks and traditional costumes📜 Observe ancient Thracian traditions and rituals

Why Avoid

⚠️ January temperatures are often below zero, dress warmly🅿️ Parking near city center is difficult during the event

Tips

🚆 Consider taking the train from Sofia to Pernik.
🔥 Indigenous rituals are held in surrounding villages on January 13th/14th.

Hours

🕒 Annual, typically 3 days in late January or early February (Friday-Sunday)

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