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Fire dance

Nestinarstvo is one of the ancient Bulgarian customs, originating thousands of years ago. Its appearance is associated with the Thracians and their cult of the sun. This custom is typical for Bulgarian villages from Eastern Thrace – Southeastern Bulgaria from the beginning of the 20th century. The Nestinary games are unique, and the rites associated …

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Kukeri

Kukeri tradition symbolizes the departure of winter and the return of new life with the arrival of warm days and is one of the oldest in the Bulgarian lands and dates back to 6000 years ago. In the time of the Thracians, it was celebrated in the days of the ancient Greek god of wine …

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The daouli

The daouli, taulin or taul’ in the Pontiac dialect, is a membranous musical instrument of Greek, Turkish and Middle Eastern folk music. In the form in which we find it today, it has been known since Byzantine times. It is a very widespread musical instrument, and its importance can be seen in secular and religious …

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Acceptance of diversity: Why you must learn it and then teach it!

Research shows that young children tend to accept diversity effortlessly. They form friendships with “different” children. However, as the children get older, this situation does not remain the same and the reason it differs is because the perceptions of adults, whether they are the children’s parents or the teachers and in general the wider society. …

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