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Martenitsa: Bulgarian festival ushers spring in

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The Martenitsa festival has ancient origins, going back to the time of the Thracians

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trendoffice - 2009-04-06 13:32:47
It is obligatory to tie the martenitsa to a branch of a a fruit tree coming into bloom in order to enjoy a healthy and fruitful year.

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