In Bulgarian folk tradition, St. Anthony's Day, or Antonovden, is observed as a means of protection against illnesses such as plague and smallpox. To avoid angering these diseases, women traditionally ...

In Bulgarian folk tradition, St. Anthony's Day, or Antonovden, is observed as a means of protection against illnesses such as plague and smallpox. To avoid angering these diseases, women ...

2025 The Bulgarian town of Elovdol has celebrated this Monday the Surva carnival, in which dancers known as “Kuker”, men disguised with masks, have performed their traditional dance.

Gorky's Zygotic Mynci were some of the most influential musicians from Wales to produce and adapt an alternate folk sound, using their traditional roots and adding a touch of psychedelic and ...

Cold Blows the Rain by Bridget Hayden and The Apparitions Bridget Hayden’s folk music is the kind that makes you stop and pay attention. The experimental musician’s new record with her band The ...

These games often blend traditional folklore with modern storytelling, creating worlds that captivate players around the globe.

This year's Traditional Folk Culture Festival continued to use the theme of "Hometown Henan – Spring Festival in Xunxian." In addition to the opening ceremony, Xunxian, as a key link in the ...

The Mabinogion was a collection of tales taken from medieval Welsh manuscripts. Based partly on historical events, many recount myths and legends dating from the 11th century. Two tales in the ...

A look at the traditional ancient good and back luck signs that pop up in ancient Irish folklore. Between 1937 and 1938, some 100,000 schoolchildren in 5,000 primary schools collected local ...

The tradition is observed in countries like Bulgaria and Greece ... performed by men dressed in traditional white embroidered shirts who waded into the river singing folk songs and waving national ...

Yunessun is a hot spring theme park situated in the picturesque mountains of Hakone, Japan. Located about 90 minutes from Tokyo by train, Yunessun incorporates unique features into the traditional ...