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Bulgarians Observe Epiphany Custom with Water Blessing and Races for the Cross
Bulgarians Observe Epiphany Custom with Water Blessing and Races for the Cross
17-year-old Andrey Georgiev was the first to reach the cross in an Epiphany race in Burgas, on the Black Sea, on January 6, 2022 (BTA Photo)
On January 6, Bulgarians observe Epiphany, locally known as "Yordanovden" [the Day of the River Jordan], which is a popular festival with water blessing and cross-fishing rituals held across the country. Christians celebrate on this day the baptism

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