Friday 9 April 2010

A Sign Of Death In Yambol


This is often seen on gates of Yambol houses. The black material is a sign of death in the family of that house or household. I still feel quite sombre seeing these on a regular basis but it is part of an openness of mourning and celebrating their life in Yambol and Bulgaria

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  1. Joanne Olivieri9 April 2010 at 21:43

    So this tradition signifies there has been a death in the family?

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