Characteristics of the masquerade custom ‘Starchov den’ from the village of Sushitsa, Karlovsko Cover Image

Характерни особености на маскарадния обичай „Старчов ден“ от село Сушица, Карловско
Characteristics of the masquerade custom ‘Starchov den’ from the village of Sushitsa, Karlovsko

Author(s): Svetlana Staneva
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music, History of Art
Published by: Академия за музикално, танцово и изобразително изкуство „Проф. Асен Диамандиев“ – Пловдив
Keywords: Masqueraded man; old man; bells; dance

Summary/Abstract: The following report is focused on the presentation of masquerade custom ‘Starchov den’ from Sushica village – Karlovo. This tradition includes man disguising and is following the spring customs right before Sirni Zagovezni. The masqueraded participants are giving their blessing with their magical dances under the rhythm and sounds of bells for healthier, graceful and agricultural year.

  • Issue Year: 1/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 139-145
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Bulgarian
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