People celebrated Trimery in the city of Strumica, Macedonia, in Southeast Europe in February end to mark the beginning of the fasting period ahead of Easter 2012.

During the traditional Trimery celebration, revelers from various performing groups participated in the holiday's dance rituals which, they believe, will chase away evil spirits.

The Easter Sunday this year will fall on April 8 when resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated.

Check out below some of the pictures of Trimery celebration in Strumica, located about 150 km (93 miles) southeast of Skopje.

Trimery Celebration 2012
Masked revelers participate at a Trimery celebration in the city of Strumica. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski
Trimery Celebration 2012
A reveler, part of a group named New York, dances during a Trimery celebration in the city of Strumica. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski
Trimery Celebration 2012
Revelers, part of a group named New York, dance during a Trimery celebration in the city of Strumica. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski
Trimery Celebration 2012
A woman dances during a Trimery celebration in the city of Strumica. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski
Trimery Celebration 2012
A girl, dressed up as a yellow bird, dances during a Trimery celebration in the city of Strumica. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski
Trimery Celebration 2012
Revelers dance during a Trimery celebration in the city of Strumica. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski
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