A Martenitsa (Bulgarian: ????????? , pronounced ['mart? nit? sa] , Macedonian: ???????? , Greek: Romanian: m? r? i? or ) is a small piece of jewelry, made of white and red yarn and usually in the form of two dolls, male and female. Martenitsi is used from Baba Marta Day (March 1) until the wearer first sees the crane, the swallow, or bloom (or until the end of March). The holiday name means "Granny March" in Bulgarian and holidays and the use of Martenitsi is a Bulgarian tradition associated with spring welcome, which, according to Bulgarian folklore begins in March. Written in 2017 on UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Symbolism
The typical Martenitsa consists of two small wool dolls, Pizho and Penda (Bulgarian: ????????? ). Pizho, a male doll, usually dominated by whites; The penda, the female doll, is distinguished by her skirt and is usually dominated by red.
The red and white woven yarn symbolizes the desire for good health. They are the heralds of spring and new life. While white as the color symbolizes purity, red is a symbol of life and passion, and hence some ethnologists have proposed that, in its origin, it may have reminded people of a constant cycle of life and death, a good and evil balance, and sadness and happiness in human life. The Martenitsa is also a Mother Nature-style symbol, the white symbolizes the purity of melting white snow and the setting of the sun's red, which becomes more and more intense as the spring progresses. Both of these natural resources are the source of life. They are also associated with early men and women, and in their balance, with the need for balance in life.
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Tradition
Tradition holds that Martenitsi is always given as a gift, not bought for itself. They are given to loved ones, friends, and people close to him. Beginning in early March, one or more is worn on clothing, or around the wrist or neck, until the user sees a heron or swallows from a migration, or a blooming tree, and then removes Martenitsa.
In Bulgarian folklore, the name of the Bulgarian Baba Marta (Bulgarian text)> ???????? , Grandmother March) evokes upset old lady whose mood swings very fast. The common belief is that by wearing red and white from Martenitsa, people ask Baba Martha for mercy. They hope it will make the winter pass faster and bring spring. The first crane or swallow taken is taken as a sign of spring and as evidence that Baba Marta is in a good mood and will soon retire.
The ritual ended up releasing different Martenitsa in different parts of Bulgaria. Some people tie Martenitsa on branches of fruit trees, thus giving the health and luck of the trees, which people who use Martenitsa have enjoyed themselves while wearing them. Others put it under a rock with the idea that the type of creature (usually the insect) closest to the token the next day will determine the person's health for the rest of the year. If the creature is a larva or a worm, the coming year will be healthy and full of success. The same luck is associated with an ant, the difference being that the person has to work hard to achieve success. If the closest token is a spider, then the person is in trouble and may not enjoy luck, health, or personal success.
Wearing one or more Martenitsi is a very popular Bulgarian tradition. The time in which they are used is meant to be a fun holiday to commemorate your health and longevity.
Modern Martenitsi take more forms and often combine colored beads and other elaborations.
Origin
This tradition is an important part of Bulgarian culture and there is a similar tradition in the Republic of Macedonia, as well as in Greece, Albania (known as verorja), Romania and Moldova. This tradition is linked to ancient pagan history on the Balkan Peninsula and all the cultures of natural agriculture. Some of the special features of the ritual, especially binding the twisted white and red wool yarns, are the result of centuries-old traditions suggesting the origin of Thracian (paleo-Balkan) or possibly Hellenic or Roman.
An early 20th century tale in Bulgaria linked the first Martenitsi with the Battle of Ongal in the 7th century between Khan Asparuh of Bulgaria and Byzantium, which resulted in a decisive victory of Bulgaria. After the battle, Khan Bulgaria sent a hawk with a white thread to announce victory to his main camp. The yarn turned bloody during the flight, thus creating the first Martenitsa.
See also
- Baba Marta
- M? r? I? or
References
External links
- "???????????????". Desire for Baba Marta (Desire for Grandma Martha). Ã,
- "Bulgarian online store martenitsi". Bulgarian Folk Art. Archived from the original on 2011-02-26 . Retrieved 2011-02-18 . < span>
- "Baba Marta (Granny Marta)". Balkan Info. Archived from the original on 2007-03-03 . Retrieved 2007-03-02 .
- "Baba Marta Bulgarian custom".
- "Bulgarian online store martenitsi". Bulgarian United Jewelry . Retrieved 2014-02-03 .
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