On the day of forgiveness – Sirni Zagovezni in the city of Aheloy chased the evil forces. A cooking festival made many of the residents of the village happy, and the participants made sure that the atmosphere was cheerful and unforgettable.
They walked around the courtyards of the houses, where they were welcomed by the hospitable hosts.
Sirni Zagovezni will be celebrated with jumping over fires in the Nessebar village of Kosharitsa. The custom of jumping over the fire for health and luck in the village of Kosharitsa is called Ulalia. Preserved and passed down to this day, with time and generations.
Sirnitsa or Sirni Zagovezni (Cheese Treasures) is the last big holiday of winter according to the old Bulgarian customs.
The holiday of Sirni Zagovezni is not on a fixed date and falls every year 7 weeks before Easter, always on a Sunday. This year it is celebrated on March 17.
The ritual of Sirnitsa is subordinated to the preparation for the Easter fast, which lasts 49 days.
On Sirni zagovezni, all relatives say “goodbye”, with the younger ones going to the older ones, the sons and daughters to the parents, the godfather to the godfather, etc.
Forgiveness itself is requested by the younger ones bowing three times, kissing the hands of the elders and saying “Forgive!”. That’s why the holiday is also called Farewell Farewell.
The festive table of Srini Zagovezni is also very rich in rituals and rites. It must include dishes made from dairy products, eggs and white halva. Then he fasts for the last time before the strict fast.
One of the most interesting rituals is the so-called hamkane (amkane). A piece of white halva or a boiled egg is hung on a white thread in the middle of the room, which swings.
Arranged in a circle around this string, the children must bite it without the help of their hands.
#Sirni #Zagovezni #kukers #chased #evil #Aheloy #PHOTOS
