Surova folk feast in Pernik region

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity 2015 URL: Description: The Surova folk feast, held in villages of the Pernik region, takes place on 13 and 14 January to celebrate the New Year. At night, a masquerade group called the Survakari performs in the centre, featuring characters like the newlyweds, the priest and the bear who visit homes the next day to marry young couples and maul people for good health. A meal is offered and donations collected for the needy. All ages participate, particularly young people, building their selfesteem. Country(ies): Bulgaria 2013 by Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria Duration: 00:09:58 Support: Bluray (0096800009)