Sofia, 6 years-old, center, a members of a traditional bear pack takes part in a parade before performing in a festival in Moinesti, northern Romania, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. Centuries ago, people in what is now northeastern Romania would don bear fur and dance to fend off evil spirits. Nowadays, the unique custom thrives, with popular festivals drawing large crowds of locals and tourists. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
