Survakari ~REPACK~

Survakane proper is a ritual in which a member of the family, typically the youngest,[3] lightly pats the back of others with a survaknitsa on the morning of New Year's Day (known in Bulgarian as Vasilovden).[note 1] While doing this, he or she recites a short verse wishing their relative well for the new year. The members of the family (usually children) who do the ritual are known as survakari or survakarcheta.[5] Afterwards, these children are awarded snacks, candy, or small amounts of money.[2]

survakari

The traditions of koledari and survakari date back centuries ago and are an integral part of Bulgarian folklore. Nevertheless, they could still be observed today, especially in smaller towns and villages. 041b061a72