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HELEN MUSA previews another week of Canberra arts in her latest Artsweek column.

Bulgaria Celebrates 20 Years in NATO with Open Days and Special Events - Novinite.com

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BTA. Hundreds Take Part in Traditional Men's Dance in Tundzha River in Kalofer

SOFIA, JANUARY 6, ARMENPRESS/BTA.Hundreds of men took part this year in the traditional men's horo dance in the cold waters of the Tundzha River in Kalofer, Central Bulgaria, on Saturday. The Epiphany cross was thrown into the river by Father Dimitrii after a liturgy in the St. Archangel Michael church.

Bulgarians Celebrate Feast Of Epiphany With Traditional Icy Ritual

Every year on January 6, hundreds of Bulgarian men mark the Epiphany feast by dancing to folk tunes in the icy water of the Tundzha River, in the town of Kalofer. Part of the ritual includes a scramble for a wooden cross thrown into the water by an Orthodox priest, who also gives blessings to the onlookers. Although most Bulgarians are Orthodox Christians, unlike many of their coreligionists they celebrate Christmas on December 25.