Ritual

According to Italy's Ministry of Culture, the room could be interpreted as a sacristy or a space dedicated to ritual activities and the preservation of sacred objects

Everybody knows that the publishing industry is a rigorously stratified world, characterized by a reverence for hierarchy and a near-fanatical observance of ritual. Or maybe we suspect as much — but for those who would like to have those beliefs starkly confirmed, I would recommend a visit to the London Book Fair, which took place in the city's Kensington district last week.

January 6 marks Epiphany, known as "Yordanovden" or Jordan's Day in Bulgaria, a vibrant celebration deeply rooted in the country's cultural fabric. This cherished festival embraces water blessings and age-old rituals, symbolizing purification and prosperity.

A traditional residence on the Aegean island of Tinos (Onos Living, Triantarou-Falatadou District Road) comes alive this summer with the contemporary art exhibition "When the heart of a pig has hardened, dice it small," which delves into the intricate relationship between humanity and offerings, exploring the concept of food from a cross-cultural perspective.

It is a ritual she said

The Greek-Italian accord signed on Tuesday that defines the two countries' maritime boundaries and draws a line between their exclusive economic zones is a perfect illustration of the significant benefits that can be reaped as a result of active, discreet and methodical diplomatic efforts.

Mother Queen Helen's funeral procession arrives at Elisabeta Palace, where the body will lie in state in the Kings' Hall for 45 minutes. The procession has been welcomed at the Palace by tens of sympathizers of the Royal House, who brought flowers and tricolor flags. The Royal family will pray at the catafalque.

A folkway and ritual dating back to the medieval times, the night of Bocuk is a quasi-Halloween tradition for Turkish people. Click through to find out more about the uncharted mysteries of the night of Bocuk, prepared by İnci Hazal Özcan:

With a variety of colorful rituals, Bulgaria marks the day of midwives on January 21 on the so-called Babinden.

Traditions have it that early in the morning the midwives visit the children they have delivered, and wash their faces with water. Then the mother of the child helps the midwifewash her hands and gives her a bar of soap and a towel as a gift.

On 6th of January every year, Bulgaria marks St. Jordan's Day (Epiphany). It falls on the twelfth day after Christmas and marks the day Jesus was baptised in the Jordan River by John the Baptist,reports BNT.