The materials for making Martenitsi are placed on the table in Sofia, Bulgaria, March 1, 2025. Bulgarians marked the day named Baba Marta on Saturday. On Barba Marta and a few days afterwards, people will follow the tradition of wearing "Martenitsa," a small piece of adornment made of white and red yarn or silk threads. (Xinhua/Lin Hao)
A woman wearing a Martenitsa walks on a street in Sofia, Bulgaria, March 1, 2025. Bulgarians marked the day named Baba Marta on Saturday. On Barba Marta and a few days afterwards, people will follow the tradition of wearing "Martenitsa," a small piece of adornment made of white and red yarn or silk threads. (Xinhua/Lin Hao)
A customer selects Martenitsa at a store in Sofia, Bulgaria, March 1, 2025. Bulgarians marked the day named Baba Marta on Saturday. On Barba Marta and a few days afterwards, people will follow the tradition of wearing "Martenitsa," a small piece of adornment made of white and red yarn or silk threads. (Xinhua/Lin Hao)
A kid learns to make Martenitsa in Sofia, Bulgaria, March 1, 2025. Bulgarians marked the day named Baba Marta on Saturday. On Barba Marta and a few days afterwards, people will follow the tradition of wearing "Martenitsa," a small piece of adornment made of white and red yarn or silk threads. (Xinhua/Lin Hao)