The Lazarki of Kaljani

The village of Kaljani, Kozhansko has one of the most famous Lazarus traditions in Macedonia; for three days from Friday until Sunday they celebrate the traditions of Lazarus Saturday. In the days leading up to Lazarus Saturday, the colourful traditional costumes of the Lazarki, with their jewels and beautiful headpieces, come out to unite the past with the present, repeating the prophetic importance of the custom for the rebirth of nature, the coming of Spring and the miraculous Resurrection of Sveti Lazar.