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Day of Botev: Nationwide Sirens and Ceremonies Pay Homage to Bulgarian Freedom Fighters - Novinite.com

Sirens to sound in Bulgaria on June 2 to honour memory of Botev, all who died for country's freedom – The Sofia Globe

Pensioner died after catching disease at hotel while on holiday

Pensioner died from Legionnaires' disease after break from adoring wife with dementia

Brian Taylor was one of three people who suffered flu-like symptoms shortly after he returned from his stay at the three-star Hotel Kalofer, located on the Black Sea

Yorkshire pensioner died from legionnaires disease picked up in hotel while on break from caring for wife

BTA. Hundreds Take Part in Traditional Men's Dance in Tundzha River in Kalofer

SOFIA, JANUARY 6, ARMENPRESS/BTA.Hundreds of men took part this year in the traditional men's horo dance in the cold waters of the Tundzha River in Kalofer, Central Bulgaria, on Saturday. The Epiphany cross was thrown into the river by Father Dimitrii after a liturgy in the St. Archangel Michael church.

Kalofer Celebrates Epiphany with Traditional Men's 'Horo' Dance - Novinite.com

From Cross Races to River Dances: Bulgarians Celebrate Epiphany and Yordanovden! - Novinite.com

Bulgarians Celebrate Feast Of Epiphany With Traditional Icy Ritual

Every year on January 6, hundreds of Bulgarian men mark the Epiphany feast by dancing to folk tunes in the icy water of the Tundzha River, in the town of Kalofer. Part of the ritual includes a scramble for a wooden cross thrown into the water by an Orthodox priest, who also gives blessings to the onlookers. Although most Bulgarians are Orthodox Christians, unlike many of their coreligionists they celebrate Christmas on December 25.

PBS News Hour: What is the Epiphany? Here's a quick guide – Eurochicago.com