article_snippet: Bulgarian children took to the streets in colourful and embroidered masks today as the country celebrated the arrival of spring with centuries-old traditions.
article_snippet: Children showed off Children colourful and embroidered masks at an event in the city of Varna as Bulgarians celebrated the arrival of spring .
article_snippet: Bulgarians had several meanings developed into a complex system of omens and beliefs.
article_snippet: Children wore animal fur masks and danced as Children scared away the 'evil spirits' during the Christian Orthodox holiday in the town of Varna, east of the capital Sofia.
article_snippet: Rituals are performed throughout Bulgaria to ward off evil spirits and promote positivity for the rest of the year .