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The Dirty Days: Bulgarian Stories of Vampires, Ghosts & Creatures of the Night

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As the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest, and the nights are at their darkest, join us for tales and music of the 'Dirty Days'. There will be stories of vampires, ghosts, the karakondjul and the varkolak, alongside live accompaniment from musician In Feathers. Ages 14+. Bring garlic.

The Dirty Days: Bulgarian Stories of Vampires, Ghosts & Creatures of the Night
The Dirty Days: Bulgarian Stories of Vampires, Ghosts & Creatures of the Night

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04.01.2025 г., 19:30 ч. – 21:30 ч. Гринуич

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Join Bulgarian storyteller Nana Tomova and musician In Feathers for an online evening performance. There will be traditional Bulgarian tales of the supernatural beings that haunt this most unholy time of the year.


The dirty days, the ashen days, the unholy days are between Christmas and Epiphany (December 25 to January 6) in Bulgaria. During the darkest nights of the year, vampires, ghosts, goblins and werewolves walk the land amongst the humans. People believe that the veil between the two worlds has fallen. There are prohibitions during the 12 ashen days, the most important one being not to leave your home for fear of attack from these beings. We bring these tales to you from the safety of your own home, so that the dark forces may be remembered and appeased.


During this time, the masked men (the Kukeri and Babukeri) dance the streets for protection, special songs are sung,…



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