In Bulgaria’s Kyustendil the traditional autumn "Fertility Festival" has taken place. Dozens of farmers, companies, associations and community centers took part in the 15th edition of the festival under the motto "Everything that the earth has given birth to." Products from the gardens in the local villages were exhibited and the organizers provided prizes for the largest fruit and vegetable.
Photos: BGNES/Bozhidar Stoilov
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