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Dozens of men from Kalofer waded into the icy waters of the Tundzha river and danced the Hora in a traditional male-only event to celebrate the Christian holiday of Epiphany, on Friday. The men dressed in national costume and dived into the freezing waters to find a crucifix thrown in by the priest before handing it to the youngest participant of the dance. The participants then danced and sang traditional Bulgarian songs to the sound of bagpipes and drums played by other men who ventured into the water. Locals believe the tradition will keep them healthy for the coming year. Many of them drunk litres of red wine to help them withstand the sub-zero temperatures. Are you brave enough to take a swim in sub-zero waters for your faith?
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Orthodox Christians in Istanbul celebrate the epiphany with a traditional church service before divers plunge into the Bosphorus River for a crucifix. Tara Cleary reports.
Moscow, Jan 19 (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Fernando Salcines).- Orthodox believers across Russia celebrated the Orthodox Epiphany Day with the traditional icy bath, which is said to be spiritual strengthening.FOOTAGE OF THE EPIPHANY DAY IN MOSCOW.
Moscow/St. Petersburg, Jan 19 (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Sergei Ilnitsky/Maxim Shipenkov/Anatoli Maltsev).- Orthodox believers across Russia celebrated the Orthodox Epiphany Day with the traditional icy bath, which is said to be spiritual strengthening.FOOTAGE OF CELEBRATIONS ON THE OCCASION OF THE ORTHODOX EPIPHANY DAY IN MOSCOW (00:00-00:52) AND ST PETERSBURG (01:52-END).
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