A central Kukeri performer stands outdoors in Yambol, Bulgaria, under a clear blue sky

A central Kukeri performer stands outdoors in Yambol, Bulgaria, under a clear blue sky. The performer wears an elaborate, tall costume featuring a brown, fur-trimmed mask with a wide, open mouth displaying large white teeth, circular eyeholes, and two curved, light-colored animal horns. The body is covered in shaggy brown and white fur, adorned with multiple large, brass bells secured by red and brown straps across the chest. A monumental, fan-shaped headpiece, constructed from dark and light feathers, extends high above the performer's head, incorporating decorative elements that resemble horned animal skulls at its apex. To the left of the central figure, parts of other individuals are visible, including one in the extreme foreground with a large, dark horn extending into the frame. To the right, a male spectator wearing a dark jacket, dark pants, and bright yellow-green shoes stands beside a large red and white passenger bus, observing the scene. Reflections of the Kukeri costume are discernible in the bus's tinted windows. In the distant background to the left, a gas station canopy and other vehicles are visible along a street. Bright daylight illuminates the entire scene.