KUKERI

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What do kukeri wear?

Kukeri’s masks are perhaps the most distinctive

feature of the costumes. Common mask elements
include horns, fangs, large noses, and bulging eyes.
These features are meant to represent supernatural
beings and scare away evil spirits.

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Kukeri’s belts

•Kukeri belts are often elaborately decorated

with imitate patterns, embroidery, and symbolic
motifs.
•The belts hold the most important thing a
kukeri must have – bells.

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Costume materials.

•Kukeri costumes are made from a variety of

materials, often including fur, feathers, and
brightly colored fabrics.
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•The use of animal fur is symbolic,
representing the connection between humans
and the natural world.

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What do kukeri do?

The Kukeri embody these otherworldly

figures, they can scare away evil spirits
and protect the community from harm.

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The biggest kukeri festivals ever!

The biggest kukeri festival is in

Pernik. Pernik is the most known
for it’s kukeri festivals.

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Are kukeri interesting for tourists to watch?

Kukeri festivals have gained

attention from both locals
and tourists. The unique
costumes intrigue many
tourists.

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Origins of the kukeri.

The Kukeri tradition is believed to have its roots

in the ancient Thracian rituals practiced by the
indigenous people of the Balkans.

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Unknown words

• Otherworldly - supernatural or mystical elements.

• Symbolic Variety - symbols or representations.

• Elaborately Embroidered - Describing something that is intricately decorated.

• Distinctive - easily recognizable features.

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Thank you for your time and attention☺

We probably aren’t going to read this, but we have

spend soo much time into making all of this, and
we appreciate you guys for sticking out so long.
How did you get here!?

Secret slide, I don’t know how you even got here but since you did
here is the GIANT kuker THE KUKER.

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