The village of Bulgari located in Strandzha Mountain (Southeastern Bulgaria) celebrates the Day of Saints Constantine and Helena (June 3 and 4, according to the old style calendar) with a festive programme, which includes the traditional fire-dancing games.
The traditional fire-dancing rite will take place at 10:00 am today. A procession with the sacred icons representing the two saints travel outside the village to a spring with holy water. At the spring, holy water and candles are handed out to everyone present for good health. A folklore concert and fire-dancing games are part of the festive programme in the evening of June 3.
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