A ceremony in Sofia set in motion the tunnel-digging machine named Vitosha. It was especially commissioned for the construction of the third ray of the Sofia Underground. The 1600-tons machine will be used for the digging of 7 kilometers of tunnels. Photo: BTA
More than two hundred red and white Martenitsa tassels ornate a tree in the central part of the city of Plovdiv. The thee was decorated on the occasion of the coming fest of Baba Marta (Granny Marta) on March 1, when Bulgarians exchange good wishes and Martenitsas with them. 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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