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Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
A boy holds up the a cross in the icy waters of a river during celebrations of the Epiphany day in Kalofer, some 150 km from Sofia, Bulgaria, during celebrations of the Epiphany day on 06 January 2013. Epiphany is a Christian feast that celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men with their gifts for the infant Jesus. EPA/VASSIL DONEV
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
An Orthodox priest baptizes newborn baby in the icy waters of river Tundzha during celebrations of Epiphany day in the town of Kalofer, Bulgaria, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. Traditionally, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retrieves it will be healthy through the year. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova)
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
Believers sing and dance in the icy waters of river Tundzha as they celebrate Epiphany day in the town of Kalofer, Bulgaria, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. Traditionally, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retrieves it will be healthy through the year. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova)
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
AP Photo
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
Bulgarian men perform the traditional dance in the icy winter waters of the Tundzha river in the town of Kalofer, as part of the Epiphany Day celebrations on January 6, 2013. As a tradition, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retreives it will be healthy trough the year as well as all those who dance in the icy waters. AFP PHOTO / DIMITAR DILKOFF
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
Bulgarian men dance in the icy waters of the Tundzha river during a celebration for Epiphany Day in the town of Kalofer, some 150 km (93 miles) east of Sofia January 6, 2013. It is believed that the ritual of dancing in the river will bring good health throughout the new year. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov (BULGARIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
A man jumps in the icy winter waters of the Tundzha river in the town of Kalofer, as part of the Epiphany Day celebrations on January 6, 2013. As a tradition, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retreives it will be healthy trough the year as well as all those who dance in the icy waters. AFP PHOTO / DIMITAR DILKOFF
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
A man swims in the icy winter waters of the Tundzha river in the town of Kalofer, as part of the Epiphany Day celebrations on January 6, 2013. As a tradition, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retreives it will be healthy trough the year as well as all those who dance in the icy waters. AFP PHOTO / DIMITAR DILKOFF
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
Bulgarian men perform the traditional dance in the icy winter waters of the Tundzha river in the town of Kalofer, as part of the Epiphany Day celebrations on January 6, 2013. As a tradition, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retreives it will be healthy trough the year as well as all those who dance in the icy waters. AFP PHOTO / DIMITAR DILKOFF
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
Bulgarian men dance in the icy waters of the Tundzha river during a celebration for Epiphany Day in the town of Kalofer, some 150 km (93 miles) east of Sofia January 6, 2013. It is believed that the ritual of dancing in the river will bring good health throughout the new year. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
Bulgarian men dance in the icy waters of the Tundzha river during a celebration for Epiphany Day in the town of Kalofer, some 150 km (93 miles) east of Sofia January 6, 2013. It is believed that the ritual of dancing in the river will bring good health throughout the new year. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
Bulgarian men dance in the icy waters of the Tundzha river during a celebration for Epiphany Day in the town of Kalofer, some 150 km (93 miles) east of Sofia January 6, 2013. It is believed that the ritual of dancing in the river will bring good health throughout the new year. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
Bulgarian men perform the traditional dance in the icy winter waters of the Tundzha river in the town of Kalofer, as part of the Epiphany Day celebrations on January 6, 2013. As a tradition, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retreives it will be healthy trough the year as well as all those who dance in the icy waters. AFP PHOTO / DIMITAR DILKOFF
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
A man looks at the Epiphany Day celebrations near the Tundzha river in the town of Kalofer, on January 6, 2013. As a tradition, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retreives it will be healthy trough the year as well as all those who dance in the icy waters. AFP PHOTO / DIMITAR DILKOFF
Epiphany Day in Bulgaria
Bulgarian men perform the traditional dance in the icy winter waters of the Tundzha river in the town of Kalofer, as part of the Epiphany Day celebrations on January 6, 2013. As a tradition, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retreives it will be healthy trough the year as well as all those who dance in the icy waters. AFP PHOTO / DIMITAR DILKOFF
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