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Galičnik (pronounced Galichnik, in Macedonian Галичник) is a village in the Republic of Macedonia, on Mount Bistra, 10 km from Mavrovo.

Each summer on the Orthodox Christian holiday of St. Peter's day the Galichnik Wedding Festival takes place. The festival consists of a wedding done in traditional Macedonian style, featuring ancient customs, traditional music and dances. Participants all wear traditional costumes and mix with the visitors on the village square, which also contains an amphitheater.