Wrapped in ritual: How Bulgaria’s Alevi community maintains its heritage

Wrapped in ritual: How Bulgaria’s Alevi community maintains its heritage

Ritual clothing, shared memory, and spiritual tradition take on deep and sacred significance Originally published on Global VoicesAlevi women in traditional clothing dance in a circle during the Hıdrellez ritual, accompanied by songs sung for the occasion. Photo by Diana Nikolova, used with permission. Traditional attire is not worn for performance, but for remembrance. For the Alevis of Mădrevo, a village in northeastern Bulgaria, tradition is …