As every year, on the first day of December, the lights of the Christmas tree were lit in Sofia. As of this year Sofia’s Christmas tree will be standing in front of the National Palace of Culture and not, as previously, at Alabin Street. The lighting of the decoration of the 12 meter live pine tree, was accompanied by fireworks. Photo: BGNES
Handmade works of nearly 60 artists from Bulgaria are arranged on special stands at the Festival and Congress Centre in Varna. The items can be seen and purchased every day until the end of the month. This Christmas bazaar is organized in aid of cancer suffering children. Photo: BGNES
From December 5, 2016 the Bulgarian National Bank puts into circulation a gold commemorative coin dedicated to Exarch Antim I. Photo by BGNES
A valuable icon depicting St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom was first shown after restoration in the Regional History Museum in Dobrich. The icon is an example of Renaissance art and years ago was housed in the temple of Bulgarevo near Kavarna. Photo: BTA
In Plovdiv the installation and the freezing of the largest ice rink in this country was completed. It has an area of 1400 square meters, and the lovers of ice skating will dispose of more than 700 pairs of skates. Photo: BTA
Spring is beautiful in Sofia. The Bulgarian capital is filled with the scent of linden trees, lilacs and tulips, and birds in the parks create real spring concerts. A delight to the senses! The central city area is adorned with..
Lent begins today. Traditionally, in the days before this period of austerity and spiritual reflection begins, Kukeri carnivals are held in many parts of the country . The village of Dedevo in the Rhodopes celebrated Zadushnitsa, or All..
March Day in Bulgaria is one of the most popular holidays for young and old. Martenitsas or Rhodope baynitsas – a symbol of hope for the good things to come By donning the red and white martenitsas, we, the Bulgarians, symbolically..
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