Kukeri Festival

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:festival
gptkbp:attracts tourists and locals alike
gptkbp:celebrates the arrival of spring
gptkbp:competitors the best costume
gptkbp:features traditional costumes
gptkbp:has_variations different regions of Bulgaria
gptkbp:held_in various regions of Bulgaria
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kukeri Festival
gptkbp:includes music and dance performances
gptkbp:involves fire and noise to ward off evil
rituals to scare away evil spirits
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of gptkb:Slavic_mythology
gptkbp:is_associated_with fertility rites
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in villages and towns across Bulgaria
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:historical_texts
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by feasting and merriment
gptkbp:is_recognized_by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage
gptkbp:occurs_annually in winter and early spring
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Bulgaria
gptkbp:participants_wear masks and bells
gptkbp:promotes community bonding
gptkbp:root_system ancient pagan traditions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bulgaria
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4