Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria's Ruse celebrates Easter
In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every so often, such as this year, the two take place on the same day.
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In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every so often, such as this year, the two take place on the same day.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/20/folk-dancing-and-dyed-eggs-as-bulgarias-ruse-celebrates-easter
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00:00A group of all ages gathered on Liberation Square in Luz to celebrate Easter on Sunday.
00:07Hundreds of dancers and citizens took part in a folk dance, a line dance performed in circles and chains.
00:14In Bulgaria both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before.
00:21However, every few years the two coincide on the same days such as this year.
00:26As per Christian Orthodox tradition, families usually dye eggs on Holy Thursday.
00:37The first egg must be dyed red, symbolizing the blood of Christ.
00:41Adults and children lined up on Sunday taking turns tapping their eggs against each other.
00:56Whoever ends up with the last unbroken egg is the winner and is expected to have a year of good fortune and health.
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