New Year bear festival in Romania

The bear is a symbol of strength and courage in Romania, and in the town of Comanesti the animals are at the heart of an unusual New Year festival designed to chase away evil spirits. AFP TV reports

The bear is a symbol of strength and courage in Romania, and in the town of Comanesti the animals are at the heart of an unusual New Year festival designed to chase away evil spirits.

AFP TV reports

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