Traditional fire-walking ceremony draws crowds at Bulgarian cultural festival

A male singer in a traditional Bulgarian outfit is performing on an outdoor stage with other people dancing in traditional outfits as he sings. The stage has lighting fixtures overhead and is in front of a tree and a small white building. A Bulgarian flag is displayed in the background. The camera is angled upwards, providing a dynamic view of the performance.

The video shows a performance of Bulgarian folk music, taking place under an open-air stage. Three people, two women and a man, dressed in traditional folk costumes, are performing. The woman in the center is singing into a microphone, while the other two stand on either side of her, with a Bulgarian flag behind the man. The backdrop suggests a simple village setting with a white-walled structure and an arched brick detail. The banner above the stage reads "Събор на Овцете" (Sabor na Ovcete) in Bulgarian. There is stage lighting visible above them. The audience is holding up umbrellas, indicating it is raining. The perspective is from within the crowd, with several umbrellas visible in the foreground, along with part of a backpack.

At night, a crowd watches a person in a white robe walk across a bed of hot coals. The person uses a pole, perhaps for balance or to move the coals. The coals glow red. Some people in the crowd hold up their phones to record the event. Trees are visible in the background. The sky is dark.

At night, a group of people stand around a bed of glowing red embers in what appears to be a park. One man in a light-colored shirt and dark pants stands near the edge of the embers, and other people seem to be firewalking across the hot coals.

The video shows a large crowd of people gathered at night around a pile of glowing red embers on the ground. A person dressed in a white shirt and red pants stands near the embers and uses a long pole to rake them. The scene is dark and the surrounding environment is somewhat blurry, with trees visible in the background.

At night, a man walks over glowing red embers in front of a crowd of people. The man is in the center of the frame, wearing a light-colored shirt and dark pants. He walks slowly and deliberately across the embers. The embers glow bright red, contrasting with the darkness surrounding them. A crowd of people surrounds the ember pit. Many of them appear to be taking pictures with their phones. In the background, trees and a small structure that appears to be a tent are visible. The atmosphere appears festive, with a musical rhythm playing.

A stage performance unfolds under the spotlight, with a group of dancers dressed in vibrant traditional costumes, set against a backdrop of a banner written in Bulgarian: "NATIONAL SHEEPBREEDING FESTIVAL IN BULGARIA". The banner is flanked by Bulgarian flags, and the stage is illuminated by bright lights. A crowd of spectators, mostly visible only as silhouettes, are watching the performance. Some are holding up their phones to capture the moment. The scene is at night, with the dark sky providing a stark contrast to the brightly lit stage.

In the city of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria, at night, a crowd watches as a man spins and kicks a large bundle of flaming material. The man, dressed in light clothing, is surrounded by sparks. A long line of people, flanked by trees, stretches into the darkness. The observing crowd is dense, with heads visible near the camera obscuring the view. A yellow-colored banner is slightly visible behind the crowd. The sky is dark and overcast.

A nighttime outdoor event in Lyaskovets, Bulgaria features a crowd of people gathered around a bonfire. Many are holding up smartphones, presumably to record the event. Some individuals appear to be performing with fire. The environment is dark, with trees bordering the area. A person in a bright yellow jacket is in the foreground.

At night, a fire dancer juggles multiple torches in front of a crowd of people. The performer wears a white shirt, dark pants, and a red sash. The crowd appears to be watching the performance, and some are taking pictures with their phones. The setting appears to be a park or open space at night. There are some trees in the background. The scene is lit by the torches and some lights in the distance.

A man performs a fire dance for a crowd at night. The man is wearing a light colored shirt, dark pants, and a red sash. He holds multiple lit torches, one in each hand, and skillfully maneuvers them in front of him, creating a dazzling display of fire. The crowd watches attentively, some holding up their phones to capture the performance. The event takes place in an open field, with a few lights visible in the background and trees surrounding the area. The night sky is dark and clear.

At night, two figures perform a fire show to a crowd of onlookers on a grassy field. The figures are dressed in costumes with what appears to be a red apron or skirt and black pants. They are each holding several flaming sticks, creating a large display of fire between them. Smoke rises from the flames. The crowd consists of adults and children of various ages, standing behind a rope or boundary. Trees are visible in the background, suggesting a park or outdoor setting. The scene is illuminated by the fire and possibly some artificial lighting.